1. What is the primary goal of Wildlife Population Viability Analysis (PVA)?
A) To eradicate all diseases from wildlife populations
B) To increase human-wildlife conflicts
C) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
D) To introduce non-native species into the ecosystem
Answer: C) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
2. Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered in a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Genetic diversity
B) Habitat quality
C) Social behavior of individuals
D) Carrying capacity of the environment
Answer: C) Social behavior of individuals
3. What is the main purpose of conducting a Wildlife Population Viability Analysis?
A) To estimate the current population size of a species
B) To assess the probability of a population’s persistence over time
C) To determine the impact of human activities on wildlife habitats
D) To eradicate invasive species from natural ecosystems
Answer: B) To assess the probability of a population’s persistence over time
4. Which of the following terms refers to the number of individuals in a population below which the population is likely to become extinct due to random events?
A) Carrying capacity
B) Minimum viable population (MVP)
C) Population growth rate
D) Habitat fragmentation
Answer: B) Minimum viable population (MVP)
5. What is the primary role of Population Viability Analysis in wildlife conservation?
A) To increase habitat fragmentation
B) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
C) To introduce non-native species into new habitats
D) To monitor wildlife population sizes in real-time
Answer: B) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
6. Which of the following factors can influence the Minimum Viable Population size of a species?
A) Habitat quality
B) Reproductive rate
C) Genetic diversity
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
7. What is the primary benefit of conducting a Population Viability Analysis for conservation planning?
A) It allows for the manipulation of genetic diversity within populations
B) It provides insights into the spatial distribution of wildlife habitats
C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
D) It increases the genetic isolation of populations
Answer: C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
8. Which of the following is NOT a component of a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Demographic modeling
B) Genetic analysis
C) Habitat mapping
D) Disease surveillance
Answer: D) Disease surveillance
9. What is the primary purpose of demographic modeling in Population Viability Analysis?
A) To estimate the genetic diversity of a population
B) To predict the impact of diseases on population growth
C) To assess the population’s sensitivity to environmental changes
D) To monitor the movement patterns of individuals within a population
Answer: C) To assess the population’s sensitivity to environmental changes
10. Which of the following is a potential outcome of a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Extinction risk of the population
B) Carrying capacity of the environment
C) Habitat fragmentation
D) Genetic diversity within the population
Answer: A) Extinction risk of the population
11. What does the concept of “demographic stochasticity” refer to in Population Viability Analysis?
A) Environmental changes that affect population dynamics
B) Random fluctuations in birth and death rates within a population
C) Movement patterns of individuals within a population
D) Genetic mutations that occur over time
Answer: B) Random fluctuations in birth and death rates within a population
12. What is the main limitation of Population Viability Analysis?
A) It does not account for genetic diversity within populations
B) It relies heavily on assumptions about population dynamics
C) It cannot predict the impact of human activities on wildlife habitats
D) It is only applicable to small populations
Answer: B) It relies heavily on assumptions about population dynamics
13. Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic factor that can affect population viability?
A) Habitat destruction
B) Climate change
C) Genetic diversity
D) Human disturbance
Answer: C) Genetic diversity
14. What is the primary advantage of using Population Viability Analysis in conservation planning?
A) It provides insights into the spatial distribution of wildlife habitats
B) It allows for the manipulation of genetic diversity within populations
C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
D) It increases the genetic isolation of populations
Answer: C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
15. Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable population according to Population Viability Analysis?
A) High genetic diversity
B) Rapid population growth
C) Small population size
D) Low reproductive rate
Answer: A) High genetic diversity
16. What is the primary purpose of habitat modeling in Population Viability Analysis?
A) To estimate the current population size of a species
B) To predict changes in habitat availability over time
C) To assess the impact of diseases on population growth
D) To monitor the movement patterns of individuals within a population
Answer: B) To predict changes in habitat availability over time
17. Which of the following factors can contribute to a population’s vulnerability to extinction?
A) High genetic diversity
B) Large population size
C) Low reproductive rate
D) Abundant food resources
Answer: C) Low reproductive rate
18. What is the primary role of sensitivity analysis in Population Viability Analysis?
A) To estimate the genetic diversity of a population
B) To identify the most important factors influencing population viability
C) To predict the impact of diseases on population growth
D) To monitor the movement patterns of individuals within a population
Answer: B) To identify the most important factors influencing population viability
19. Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered in a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Population size
B) Habitat quality
C) Human population growth
D) Genetic diversity
Answer: C) Human population growth
20. What is the primary role of Population Viability Analysis in wildlife conservation?
A) To eradicate all diseases from wildlife populations
B) To increase habitat fragmentation
C) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
D) To monitor wildlife population sizes in real-time
Answer: C) To predict the long-term viability of wildlife populations
21. Which of the following factors can influence the Minimum Viable Population size of a species?
A) Habitat quality
B) Reproductive rate
C) Genetic diversity
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
22. What is the main benefit of using Population Viability Analysis in conservation planning?
A) It allows for the manipulation of genetic diversity within populations
B) It provides insights into the spatial distribution of wildlife habitats
C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
D) It increases the genetic isolation of populations
Answer: C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
23. Which of the following is NOT a component of a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Demographic modeling
B) Genetic analysis
C) Habitat mapping
D) Disease surveillance
Answer: D) Disease surveillance
24. What is the primary purpose of demographic modeling in Population Viability Analysis?
A) To estimate the genetic diversity of a population
B) To predict the impact of diseases on population growth
C) To assess the population’s sensitivity to environmental changes
D) To monitor the movement patterns of individuals within a population
Answer: C) To assess the population’s sensitivity to environmental changes
25. Which of the following is a potential outcome of a Population Viability Analysis?
A) Extinction risk of the population
B) Carrying capacity of the environment
C) Habitat fragmentation
D) Genetic diversity within the population
Answer: A) Extinction risk of the population
26. What does the concept of “demographic stochasticity” refer to in Population Viability Analysis?
A) Environmental changes that affect population dynamics
B) Random fluctuations in birth and death rates within a population
C) Movement patterns of individuals within a population
D) Genetic mutations that occur over time
Answer: B) Random fluctuations in birth and death rates within a population
27. What is the main limitation of Population Viability Analysis?
A) It does not account for genetic diversity within populations
B) It relies heavily on assumptions about population dynamics
C) It cannot predict the impact of human activities on wildlife habitats
D) It is only applicable to small populations
Answer: B) It relies heavily on assumptions about population dynamics
28. Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic factor that can affect population viability?
A) Habitat destruction
B) Climate change
C) Genetic diversity
D) Human disturbance
Answer: C) Genetic diversity
29. What is the primary advantage of using Population Viability Analysis in conservation planning?
A) It provides insights into the spatial distribution of wildlife habitats
B) It allows for the manipulation of genetic diversity within populations
C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
D) It increases the genetic isolation of populations
Answer: C) It identifies management actions needed to ensure the long-term survival of a population
30. Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable population according to Population Viability Analysis?
A) High genetic diversity
B) Rapid population growth
C) Small population size
D) Low reproductive rate
Answer: A) High genetic diversity