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Which of the following is a disadvantage of ex situ conservation compared to in situ conservation?
it is more expensive
it can sustain larger populations
species remain at risk from climate change
species have a lower chance of recovery
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Which of the following is an action subsidised by the UK's Countryside Stewardship Scheme?
relocating species to safer regions
freezing genetic resources from endangered species
storing seeds in seed banks
allowing field margins with natural re-growth
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Which of the following is an example of in situ conservation?
relocating species to safer regions
storing seeds in seed banks
relocating species for captive breeding
national parks and wildlife reserves
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Which of the following is an example of ex situ conservation?
relocating species for captive breeding
controlling invasive or threatening species
making hunting of certain species illegal
marine conservation zones
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What is a potential issue with reintroducing captive animals into the wild?
increased genetic diversity
enhanced survival skills
limited suitable habitat
improved resistance to local diseases
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Which international agreement aims to develop conservation strategies and sustainable use of resources?
the UK's Countryside Stewardship Scheme
CITES
the Rio Convention on Biological Diversity
IUCN
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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?
aids in securing international conservation agreements
develops conservation strategies and sustainable use of resources
subsidises farmers to manage land sustainably
makes trading endangered species internationally illegal
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What is the primary benefit of international conservation agreements?
they eliminate the risk of climate change for endangered species
they make species and habitat conservation a globally shared responsibility
they increase the cost of conservation efforts
they reduce the need for local habitat conservation schemes
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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
behavioural issues due to captive environment
increased resistance to local diseases
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