Geographic foundations of nature protection
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
List 5 types of protected area and write one feature of each.
National park – zones; strict reserve – no economic use; biosphere reserve – preservation plus sustainable development; zakaznik – limited use; natural monument – a unique feature.
2
Prepare 5–6 sentences about one reserve or national park in our republic (from an official source).
The answer should give the name, location, what it protects (plants, animals, landscape) and its regime.
3
A reserve of 30 000 ha has one fifth of its area as a river valley. How many ha is the valley? (Number only.)
6000
4
Under the principle of moderate resource use, write 3 concrete steps your family can take to save water or electricity.
For example: fixing a dripping tap, switching off lights and devices when unused, running the washing machine only with a full load.
5
Why is a strict reserve considered a “reference sample” for surrounding lands? Write 3–4 sentences.
Because nature there is little changed, it shows natural processes; scientists compare it with developed areas to assess the effect of economic activity.