Question

A study on the impacts of urbanization was performed for the town of Fairvale. The study showed a decline in biodiversity over the thirty-year span of the study. Which solutions could BEST be implemented to reduce the impacts on biodiversity? Select the three that apply.
Responses
A preserve wetland habitats and greenspaces for wildlifepreserve wetland habitats and greenspaces for wildlife
B plant a single species of tree that is well adapted for the areaplant a single species of tree that is well adapted for the area
C increase the use of vertical space by building up rather than outincrease the use of vertical space by building up rather than out
D convert the meadows and fields surrounding the town to farmland to feed the citizensconvert the meadows and fields surrounding the town to farmland to feed the citizens
E increase the education and ecotourism opportunities for the citizens and visitors in the areaincrease the education and ecotourism opportunities for the citizens and visitors in the area

Answer 1

A, C, and E.

- A preserves critical habitats and native species.
- C (building up instead of out) reduces sprawl and habitat loss/fragmentation.
- E fosters conservation support and sustainable use through awareness and ecotourism.

B (monoculture planting) and D (converting meadows to farmland) would harm biodiversity.