Environmental Science, 10th Edition (Cunningham)

Chapter 5: Biomes: Global Patterns of Life

GE Exercise: Apo Island

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Overview: Apo Island, p. 99

As the opening case study for this chapter shows, this small island is the site of a pioneering marine preserve that not only has restored ocean fish populations and brought a new prosperity to the community, but has also served as a model for hundreds of other no-take fish sanctuaries in many countries.

1
 What country is this?
A) Indonesia
B) Palau
C) Taiwan
D) Papua New Guinea
E)The Philippines
2
What is the name of the larger island to the west of Apo?
A)Siquijor
B)Negros
C)Panglao
D)Baligasag
E)Cebu
3
How wide is Apo in its longest dimension?
A)About 1 km
B)About 1.3 km
C)About 1.6 km
D)About 2 km
E)About 3 km
4
This island is approximately how many degrees north or south of the equator? (Select View/Grid in the Google Earth menu.)
A)North 5 degrees
B)North 9 degrees
C)South 5 degrees
D)South 9 degrees
E)South 15 degrees
5
What is the main reason why having a marine reserve is important to a remote island such as Apo?
A)A marine reserve maintains the fish stocks that provide income from fishing.
B)A marine reserve is a good source of revenue from tourism.
C)A marine reserve provides a good location for industrial fish farming, which provides jobs for the residents of Apo.
D)A marine reserve increases property values on the island.
E)A marine reserve attracts wealthy residents to the island.
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