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Principles of Environmental Science
William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College
Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

True False Quiz



1

The largest remaining areas of old-growth forest are in the United States, Central and South America.
A)True
B)False
2

The Chipko Andolan Movement was the effort to create the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania during the 1930's.
A)True
B)False
3

Many forest communities require periodic burning to avoid the accumulation of woody debris.
A)True
B)False
4

The chief cause of desertification is clear-cutting of old growth forests.
A)True
B)False
5

The first national park in the world was Yellowstone National Park in the United States.
A)True
B)False
6

Preserve managers use natural habitat corridors to allow movement of species from one area to another.
A)True
B)False
7

The chief cause of rhino population decreases in Africa is poaching of animal parts.
A)True
B)False








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