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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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