CONFIDENTIAL AS/JAN 2023/BDY422

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE : BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE : BDY422
EXAMINATION : FEBRUARY 2023
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

PART A (20 Questions)

1. This question paper consists of two (2) parts: PART B (6 Questions)

2. Answer ALL questions from all two (2) parts:

i. Answer PART A in the Objective Answer Sheet.

ii. Answer PART B in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator.

4. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:

i. the Question Paper

ii. an Answer Booklet – provided by the Faculty
iii. an Objective Answer Sheet – provided by the Faculty

5. Answer ALL questions in English.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

This examination paper consists of 7 7 printed pages

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PART A

QUESTION 1
Indicate true hypothesis for species redundancy.
A Community needs multiple species with a similar function but with different responses to
environmental fluctuations
B The word redundancy means necessary
C Equatorial climatic conditions discourage any species from dominating the ecosystem
and encourage biodiversity
D The abundance of each species that live in a particular location
(1 mark)

QUESTION 2
Identify the process that involves in the conversion of gas nitrogen (N2) to nitrate (NO3-).
A Nitrogen fixation
B Nitrification
C Assimilation
D Denitrification
(1 mark)

QUESTION 3
State the step of the carbon cycle when the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is
converted to sugar and oxygen by the plant.
A Condensation
B Photosynthesis
C Respiration
D Evaporation
(1 mark)

QUESTION 4
Choose the correct statement about the qualification and criteria of a biodiversity hotspot.
A It must contain at least 0.5% or 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics
B It must contain at least 3% or 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics
C It has to have lost at least 50% of its primary vegetation
D It has to have lost at least 20% of its primary vegetation
(1 mark)

QUESTION 5

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Find the false Similarity Index that cannot be used to measure and monitor biodiversity.
A Morislta-Horn Index
B Jaccard’s Index
C Sorensen’s Quantitative Index
D Chao’s Index
(1 mark)

QUESTION 6
Choose how many days does the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have before giving his consent on
the bills.
A 40 days
B 30 days
C 60 days
D 70 days
(1 mark)

QUESTION 7
Recognised matter or matters relating to biological diversity as stated in Federal Constitution
of Malaysia.
A Animal husbandry
B Prevention of cruelty in animal
C Animal quarantine
D All of the above
(1 mark)

QUESTION 8
Determine the false aim for conservation of natural resources.
A To maintain ecological balance for supporting life
B To preserve different types of biodiversity
C To preserve the natural resources for the present and future generations
D To gain global economy
(1 mark)

QUESTION 9
Choose the correct advantage or advantages of underground water.
A It spreads out and recharges wells
B It does not evaporate easily
C It provides moisture for irrigation of crops

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D All of the above

(1 mark)

QUESTION 10
Identify the compound from the willow tree that is used as painkiller during childbirth.
A Vinca Alkaloids
B Calonide A
C Aspirin
D Tetracyclines
(1 mark)

QUESTION 11
Discover the plant that has been a source of pain-killing drugs or known as “joy plants”.
A Opium poppy
B Willow tree
C Rosy periwinkle
D Bintangor
(1 mark)

QUESTION 12
Determine the type of worm that is involved in the genetic engineering of the mice to enable
them to convert their abundant supplies of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids that
promote cardiovascular health.
A Roundworm
B Flatworm
C Tapeworm
D Hookworm
(1 mark)

QUESTION 13
Identify the use of strobilurins as a source of natural products.
A Act as antibiotic
B Act as insecticides
C Act as fungicides
D To treat familial hypercholesterolemia
(1 mark)

QUESTION 14

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Discover which of the following is the appropriate method for cryopreservation.

A The process of cooling and storing cells, tissues, or organs at very low temperatures in
liquid nitrogen to maintain their viability.
B A physical, biological, or chemical operation that separates solid matter and fluid from a
mixture.
C The evaluation or investigation of something as part of a methodical survey, to assess
suitability for a particular role or purpose.
D Preservation prevents the growth of microorganisms (such as yeasts) or other
microorganisms.
(1 mark)

QUESTION 15
Identify the correct way for ex situ conservation of genetic resources.
A Livestock Park
B Gene reserved forest
C In vitro conservation
D Gene bank
(1 mark)

QUESTION 16
Choose the correct definition of unforeseen costs.
A Costs for the annual environmental reports and for activities for maintaining the relations
with the community
B Costs for the purchase of natural resources
C Costs which may be required by the future activity
D Costs are borne before the production process is run
(1 mark)

QUESTION 17
Select the best statement of less tangible costs.
A Costs for the annual environmental reports and for activities for maintaining the relations
with the community
B Costs for the purchase of natural resources
C Costs that may be required for the future activity
D Internal and external costs related to the harder and harder identifiable elements
(1 mark)

QUESTION 18
Give the correct example of the species that have been introduced as a biological control

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agent.
A Moth was introduced into Australia to infest the cholla cacti
B A parasitic wasp was released to control aphids
C Oxpeckers eat the ticks and other parasites on the skin of the rhino
D Nematicide was released to control nematode
(1 mark)

QUESTION 19
Recognised the factor that contributes to the reintroduction of a species in the area.
A Biodiversity preservation
B Human enjoyment
C Economics
D Natural disaster
(1 mark)

QUESTION 20
Determine the false initiative that was not taken by Malaysia to embrace and implement the
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a systematic and measurable manner.
A Established a multi-stakeholder, participatory governance structure
B Held ten national SDG symposiums to promote participation of stakeholders
C Conducted studies on data readiness and gap analysis
D Established a National SDG Roadmap to guide implementation of Agenda 2030 and the
SDGs
(1 mark)

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PART B

QUESTION 1
Discuss the process involved in the water cycle.
(5 marks)

QUESTION 2
Outline five (5) characteristics of tropical rainforest.
(5 marks)

QUESTION 3
Explain two (2) conditions how climate change will threaten biodiversity and give one
example each.
(5 marks)

QUESTION 4
Discover the challenges for building sustainable and resilient societies.
(5 marks)

QUESTION 5
List five (5) of the methods that can be applied for water conservation.
(5 marks)

QUESTION 6
State five (5) rules of debit and credit.
(5 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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