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What is a potential issue with reintroducing captive animals into the wild?
enhanced survival skills
limited suitable habitat
increased genetic diversity
improved resistance to local diseases
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Which international agreement aims to develop conservation strategies and sustainable use of resources?
IUCN
CITES
the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity
the UK's Countryside Stewardship Scheme
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What does CITES do to protect endangered species?
makes trading endangered species internationally illegal
aids in securing international conservation agreements
provides governments guidance on protecting habitats
publishes the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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What is the primary role of the IUCN in conservation?
develops conservation strategies and sustainable use of resources
aids in securing international conservation agreements
makes trading endangered species internationally illegal
subsidises farmers to manage land sustainably
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What is the primary benefit of international conservation agreements?
they reduce the need for local habitat conservation schemes
they make species and habitat conservation a globally shared responsibility
they increase the cost of conservation efforts
they eliminate the risk of climate change for endangered species
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Which of the following is a challenge associated with reintroducing captive animals into the wild?
improved genetic diversity
abundant suitable habitat
increased resistance to local diseases
behavioural issues due to captive environment
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What is the purpose of using a surrogate mother in assisted reproduction?
to reduce the cost of conservation efforts
to increase genetic diversity
to protect the endangered animal from the risks of pregnancy
to improve the survival rate of the offspring
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What is an invasive species?
a species that is native to a particular ecosystem
a species that has moved into a new ecosystem where it was previously unknown
a species that is endangered or threatened
a species that is protected by conservation agreements
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Which of the following is a common effect of invasive species?
enhanced survival of native species
competition with native organisms
increased biodiversity
improved ecosystem stability
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What is the purpose of 'frozen zoos' in conservation?
to protect species in their natural habitats
to relocate species to cold, safer regions
to freeze and store genetic resources from endangered and vulnerable species
to store seeds for long periods of time
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Which of the following is a method of assisted reproduction used in conservation?
controlling invasive species
artificial insemination and embryo transfer
protecting food sources and nesting sites
making hunting of certain species illegal
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