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Benefits of Protected Areas

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What is the primary purpose of establishing protected areas?

  1. To preserve biodiversity

  2. To promote tourism

  3. To generate revenue

  4. To provide recreational opportunities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protected areas are established primarily to protect and conserve biodiversity, including species, habitats, and ecosystems.

How do protected areas contribute to climate change mitigation?

  1. By sequestering carbon dioxide

  2. By reducing deforestation

  3. By promoting renewable energy

  4. By increasing energy efficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protected areas, particularly forests and wetlands, play a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby mitigating climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of protected areas to local communities?

  1. Provision of ecosystem services

  2. Increased tourism revenue

  3. Creation of jobs

  4. Displacement of indigenous peoples


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas should be established in a way that respects the rights and livelihoods of local communities, including indigenous peoples. Displacement of indigenous peoples is not a direct benefit of protected areas.

How do protected areas contribute to the maintenance of water quality?

  1. By filtering pollutants

  2. By regulating water flow

  3. By providing habitat for aquatic species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas contribute to the maintenance of water quality by filtering pollutants, regulating water flow, and providing habitat for aquatic species, which play a role in maintaining water quality.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring degraded ecosystems within protected areas?

  1. Rewilding

  2. Ecological restoration

  3. Habitat rehabilitation

  4. Conservation management


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ecological restoration is the process of restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state, often within protected areas.

How do protected areas contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage?

  1. By protecting sacred sites

  2. By preserving traditional knowledge

  3. By promoting cultural tourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas can contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage by protecting sacred sites, preserving traditional knowledge, and promoting cultural tourism.

Which of the following is NOT a potential threat to protected areas?

  1. Habitat fragmentation

  2. Invasive species

  3. Climate change

  4. Sustainable tourism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable tourism, when properly managed, can contribute to the conservation of protected areas rather than posing a threat.

How do protected areas contribute to the maintenance of genetic diversity?

  1. By providing habitat for a variety of species

  2. By protecting keystone species

  3. By preventing genetic pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas contribute to the maintenance of genetic diversity by providing habitat for a variety of species, protecting keystone species, and preventing genetic pollution.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of protected areas to human health?

  1. Provision of clean air and water

  2. Reduced risk of zoonotic diseases

  3. Improved mental and physical health

  4. Increased exposure to pollutants


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas provide clean air and water, reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases, and improve mental and physical health. They do not increase exposure to pollutants.

How do protected areas contribute to the regulation of climate?

  1. By absorbing carbon dioxide

  2. By releasing oxygen

  3. By regulating water cycles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas contribute to the regulation of climate by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and regulating water cycles.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of protected areas to agriculture?

  1. Reduced soil erosion

  2. Improved water quality

  3. Increased crop yields

  4. Increased pesticide use


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas can provide benefits to agriculture such as reduced soil erosion, improved water quality, and increased crop yields. They do not lead to increased pesticide use.

How do protected areas contribute to the maintenance of soil fertility?

  1. By preventing soil erosion

  2. By supporting nutrient cycling

  3. By providing habitat for soil organisms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas contribute to the maintenance of soil fertility by preventing soil erosion, supporting nutrient cycling, and providing habitat for soil organisms.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of protected areas to fisheries?

  1. Increased fish stocks

  2. Improved water quality

  3. Reduced bycatch

  4. Increased fishing pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas can provide benefits to fisheries such as increased fish stocks, improved water quality, and reduced bycatch. They do not lead to increased fishing pressure.

How do protected areas contribute to the maintenance of ecosystem resilience?

  1. By providing habitat for a variety of species

  2. By protecting keystone species

  3. By maintaining ecological connectivity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas contribute to the maintenance of ecosystem resilience by providing habitat for a variety of species, protecting keystone species, and maintaining ecological connectivity.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of protected areas to tourism?

  1. Increased revenue

  2. Job creation

  3. Improved infrastructure

  4. Increased pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas can provide benefits to tourism such as increased revenue, job creation, and improved infrastructure. They do not lead to increased pollution when properly managed.

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