Principles of Environmental Science

William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	In which region is wood cut at an unsustainable rate?
		A)	Africa
		B)	Southeast Asia
		C)	Latin America
		D)	all of the above
		E)	none of the above


2	Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of deforestation in tropical forests?
		A)	pineapple plantations
		B)	cattle ranching
		C)	urban development
		D)	teak and mahogany harvesting


3	In the ___________ method of timber harvesting, only a small percentage of mature trees are taken in a 10-20 year rotation.
		A)	clear-cutting
		B)	seed tree
		C)	strip cut
		D)	selective cut


4	The purpose of short-duration, rotational grazing is to
		A)	encourage growth of forage species.
		B)	reduce overgrazing.
		C)	reduce tough unpalatable species.
		D)	all of the above
		E)	a and c are correct


5	Which of the following parks is managed as a biogeographical area?
		A)	Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
		B)	Acadia and Smokey Mountains National Park
		C)	Banff National Park
		D)	Yosemite National Park


6	Which of the following is NOT an IUCN world conservation strategy?
		A)	to maintain essential ecological processes
		B)	to maintain local cultural activities
		C)	to preserve genetic diversity
		D)	to ensure sustainable utilization of wild species


7	The ___________ encourages the division of protected areas into zones with different purposes and levels of human impact.
		A)	Man and Biosphere Program
		B)	Biosphere Reserve
		C)	Chipko Andolan Movement
		D)	IUCN world conservation strategy

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