Environmental Science, 11th Edition (Cunningham)

Chapter 13: Restoration Ecology

Practice Quiz

1
Ecological restoration
A)is a relatively new discipline
B)is rarely successful at restoring lands to original pristine conditions
C)attempts to repair damaged ecosystems
D)All of the above
2
The attempt to rebuild a community into a functioning system which may differ from the original condition is known as
A)Restoration
B)Rehabilitation
C)Reclamation
D)Repair
3
The first step in most restoration efforts is to remove the cause of degradation or habitat loss.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
Which of the following is not one of the main components of restoration?
A)Removing physical stressors
B)Controlling invasive species
C)Monitoring
D)All of the above are main components of restoration
5
The first step in ecological restoration is to
A)Reintroduce rare species
B)relocate human populations
C)stop whatever is causing the damage
D)None of the above
6
It often takes constant surveillance to remove exotic species.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
In China, reforestation projects have been undertaken to
A)halt desertification
B)enhance air quality
C)both of the above are correct
8
Tree planting campaigns serve to
A)improve air quality
B)beautify cities
C)provide wildlife habitat
D)All of the above
9
Maintaining healthy savannahs is largely dependent upon
A)frequency of fires
B)tornadoes
C)frequency of hurricanes
D)thinning of dense stands of oak trees
10
Much of the Great Plains has a declining human population, due largely to the scarcity of
A)Open space
B)Water
C)Free ranging buffalo
D)None of the above
11
Important tools in prairie restoration include
A)Fire
B)Volcanic Eruptions
C)Bison
D)1 and 3 are correct
E)All of the above
12
The program to reintroduce wolves into Yellowstone National Park is
A)an attempt to re-establish natural predator controls on grazing animals within the park.
B)likely to result in a restored vegetation community.
C)an effort to produce a more natural ecosystem in the park.
D)characterized by all of the above.
13
A significant dilemma facing restoration ecologists is deciding the earlier condition to which a site should be restored.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14
Ecological services provided by wetlands include:
A)habitat for many endangered species
B)water purification
C)flood water storage
D)all of the above
15
Which of the following is often all that is needed for wetland restoration?
A)to dredge new canals
B)to restore the water supply.
C)to establish a fire program
D)None of the above
16
The hydrology of the Florida Everglades has been severely altered in order to
A)control flood waters
B)drain land for agriculture
C)reduce shorebird populations
D)1 and 2 are correct
E)all of the above
17
Radioactive materials can be eliminated from the environment using certain types of
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18
Bioremediation refers to
A)attempts to increase the number of species in a polluted area
B)use of organisms to treat or clean up the environment
C)changes in vegetation brought about by invasive species
D)none of the above
19
Reclamation refers to the cleansing and repair of degraded sites via physical or chemical means.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Native American people frequently set fire to the prairie in order to provide for hunting grounds and ease of travel.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
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