Conservation and Sustainability5/5: Conservation and Sustainability Quiz “The number of different living things, such as plants and animals, in an area.” What does this describe?* subspecies sustainability ecosystem biodiversity What is an endemic species?* one that has died out one that is only found in one place one that is dominant in a food chain one that is an ecosystem engineer Hint: Why is it so important to protect Galapagos species?How might biodiversity itself be seen as an economic tool for farmers?* it can provide resilience to diseases in crops it guarantees extra funds from conservation charities farmers can sell the various plants and animals it provides natural fertilisers Which of the following has not been a source of introduced species?* tourists pirates farmers zoos What makes the Galapagos Islands a suitable World Heritage Site?* they hold examples of significant evolutionary processes all of the above they contain exceptional natural beauty they offer significant habitats for the conservation of biodiversity Which of the following would be considered terrestrial conservation?* fencing off part of a national park selectively culling invasive species donating money to the national park authority cleaning up an oil spill in the sea How much litter has been removed from Galapagos beaches, Mangroves and coastal waters under the International Coastal Clean Up campaign?* 8,500kg 85,000kg 46,000kg 4,600kg Hint: As the Galapagos is made up of islands, there is a lot of beach and coastal area.Which of the following is an introduced plant in Galapagos?* Psidium guajava- Common guava Philornis downsi- Ectoparasitic fly Scalesia pedunculata- Daisy tree Brachycereus nesioticus- Lava cactus