4.4 - Human Impact on Ecosystems and Conservation Biology
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Practice Questions
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What is one impact of urbanization on ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about how cities expand.
Name one conservation strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider places that preserve nature.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which human activity is most associated with habitat loss?
💡 Hint: Consider activities that physically change the land.
True or False: Conservation biology only focuses on endangered species.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of conservation.
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Imagine a country that has heavily invested in both agriculture and urbanization. Describe the potential ecological consequences of these actions and suggest a balanced approach to development.
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of land use.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Discuss the challenges it faces in achieving its goals.
💡 Hint: Consider global vs. local conservation challenges.
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