Question 1

What is the importance of maintaining genetic diversity in species conservation?

  A  

it ensures a consistent appearance of the species

  B  

it helps the species adapt to changing environments and threats

  C  

it makes the species more attractive to eco-tourists

  D  

it is required by international law

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Question 2

Which statement is true about assisted reproduction techniques in conservation?

  A  

they are only used for domestic animals

  B  

they can help increase populations of endangered species

  C  

they are less successful than natural breeding

  D  

they are mainly used for agricultural purposes

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Question 3

What is CITES?

  A  

a conservation charity

  B  

an international agreement to control trade in endangered species

  C  

a seed bank

  D  

a botanical garden initiative

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Question 4

Why is controlling alien species introduced to new environments important?

  A  

they can become invasive and threaten native species

  B  

they increase biodiversity

  C  

they are easier to manage than native species

  D  

they usually become endangered

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Question 5

What is a challenge faced by botanical gardens in conservation?

  A  

plants growing too rapidly

  B  

the possibility of altering the genetics of stored seeds

  C  

lack of public interest

  D  

only focusing on local plant species

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Question 6

What is one way that botanical gardens contribute to conservation?

  A  

by increasing the number of exotic species

  B  

by cultivating plants that are increasingly threatened in the wild

  C  

by focusing only on aesthetic plant displays

  D  

by serving as primary tourist attractions

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Question 7

Why are alien species a concern for biodiversity?

  A  

can disrupt local ecosystems

  B  

do not reproduce in new environments

  C  

are generally endangered

  D  

enhance genetic diversity

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Question 8

What is a primary issue with storing seeds as a conservation strategy?

  A  

high cost

  B  

legal restrictions

  C  

potential loss of viability after thawing

  D  

limited space for storage

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Question 9

Why might seeds from the same species be collected from different sites for storage in a seed bank?

  A  

to reduce costs of seed collection

  B  

to ensure a good genetic diversity

  C  

legal requirements

  D  

to prevent cross-contamination

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Question 10

What is a frozen zoo?

  A  

a zoo located in a cold climate

  B  

a zoo featuring species from polar regions

  C  

a facility storing genetic material like DNA and tissue samples

  D  

an exhibit of extinct animals

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