Rewilding: Returning Nature to Nature

1

What is a "trophic cascade" as described in paragraph 1?

A chain of ecological changes triggered by reintroducing a predatorA rapid increase in the number of wolves in YellowstoneThe effect of flooding on riverside vegetationA conservation technique focused on reintroducing water species

2

Grey wolves were absent from Yellowstone National Park for approximately 70 years before their reintroduction.

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3

According to paragraph 2, how does rewilding differ from traditional conservation?

It focuses on restoring ecological processes rather than protecting individual speciesIt uses more advanced technology to monitor wildlife populationsIt requires removing all human activity from natural areasIt needs larger budgets and greater international cooperation

4

The European bison was extinct in the wild by 1927 and has since been successfully reintroduced.

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5

What is the main concern of farmers regarding rewilding projects?

Large predators may attack and kill their livestockRewilded areas will reduce the land available for farmingGovernment compensation for rewilding will be unfairly distributedWild animals may spread disease to farm animals

6

Farmers in all rewilded areas have accepted the return of large predators without objection.

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7

According to paragraph 5, what economic benefits can rewilded landscapes offer?

Income from tourism and ecosystem servicesRevenue from selling rare plants to research institutionsReduced need for government agricultural subsidiesLower water management costs for local authorities

8

Rewilding always involves the complete withdrawal of human management from large areas of land.

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