Chapter 56: Q6TYU (page 1258)
Of the following statements about protected areas that have been established to preserve biodiversity, which one is not correct?
(A) About 25% of Earth鈥檚 land area is now protected.
(B) National parks are one of many types of protected areas.
(C) Management of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.
(D) It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots.
Short Answer
- The option 鈥淎bout 25% of Earth鈥檚 land area is now protected.鈥 is true.
- The option 鈥淣ational parks are one of many types of protected areas.鈥 is false.
- The option 鈥淢anagement of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.鈥 is false.
- The option 鈥淚t is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots.鈥 is false.
