Biodiversity Conservation: Policies and Challenges - Environmental Policy Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is a key principle of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

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Protecting biodiversity at all levels

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Using biological resources sustainably

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Prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection

Question 2

Which of the following is a fundamental principle guiding habitat protection policies?

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Preserving ecosystem connectivity

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Eradicating non-native species

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Reintroducing extinct species

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Offering financial incentives to landowners

Question 3

Which tool is used to evaluate the susceptibility of species to extinction?

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Red List Index

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Environmental Impact Assessment

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Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Life Cycle Assessment

Question 4

What is the purpose of the precautionary principle in environmental policy?

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Preventing irreversible environmental damage

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Ensuring the elimination of all potential risks

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Prioritizing economic development over environmental protection

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Promoting the use of renewable energy

Question 5

What is the primary goal of the United Kingdom's Biodiversity Action Plan?

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To halt biodiversity loss by the year 2030

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To increase the number of protected areas

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To promote sustainable agriculture

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To reduce carbon emissions

Question 6

Identify the primary objective of the Ramsar Convention.

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Protection of internationally significant wetlands

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Conservation of migratory species

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Prevention of air pollution

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Control of invasive species

Question 7

Define the primary purpose of a Species Action Plan (SAP).

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Providing a framework to protect a specific endangered species

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Monitoring population trends of a particular species

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Raising awareness about the significance of biodiversity

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Assessing the impact of human activities on a species

Question 8

What is the primary goal of species conservation policies?

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To prevent extinctions and maintain genetic diversity of threatened species

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To increase populations of commercially harvested species

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To mitigate habitat loss and degradation

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To restore damaged or degraded ecosystems

Question 9

What is the difference between in situ and ex situ conservation techniques?

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In situ techniques conserve species within their natural habitats, while ex situ techniques conserve species outside their natural habitats.

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Ex situ techniques conserve species within their natural habitats, while in situ techniques conserve species outside their natural habitats.

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Both techniques involve conserving species in their natural habitats.

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Both techniques involve conserving species outside their natural habitats.

Question 10

Which principle is NOT essential for effective biodiversity conservation strategies?

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Focusing solely on protecting individual species

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Protecting threatened and endangered species

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Maintaining genetic and ecological diversity

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Ensuring sustainable natural resource use

Question 11

What is the central goal of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan?

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To protect and enhance the variety of species and habitats in the UK.

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To safeguard endangered species in the UK.

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To promote sustainable practices in the UK.

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.

Question 12

Which of the following is not typically a component of habitat protection policies?

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Hunting and fishing regulations

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Establishing protected areas

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Managing invasive species

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Promoting sustainable land use practices

Question 13

What term encompasses the diversity of life on Earth, including the variety of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation?

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Biodiversity

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Ecology

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Biology

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Zoology

Question 14

Which of these is a direct conservation method used to boost or restore the population of a particular plant or animal species?

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Species reintroduction

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Conservation easement

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Ecosystem management

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Habitat restoration

Question 15

Which international organization is primarily responsible for biodiversity conservation efforts?

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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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World Trade Organization

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World Bank

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for habitat protection?

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Promoting unsustainable land use practices

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Establishing protected areas

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Controlling invasive species

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Restoring degraded habitats

Question 17

What is a key principle of sustainable development?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Maximizing economic growth at all costs

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Protecting the environment regardless of the social and economic consequences

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Balancing economic development with social and environmental concerns

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a way individuals can contribute to biodiversity conservation?

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Choosing unsustainable products

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Reducing their environmental footprint

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Supporting conservation organizations

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Participating in community conservation initiatives

Question 19

Habitat fragmentation poses a significant threat to biodiversity primarily because it:

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Both B and C

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Reduces the overall size of available habitat

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Isolates populations, diminishing genetic diversity

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Increases the risk of predation for isolated species

Question 20

The international agreement widely recognized as the foundation for global biodiversity conservation efforts is known as:

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Convention on Biological Diversity

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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Kyoto Protocol

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of an in-situ conservation strategy?

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Designation and management of protected areas

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Captive breeding programs

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Seed bank storage

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Translocation of species to new habitats

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a major driver of biodiversity loss?

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Sustainable agriculture

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Habitat conversion and destruction

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Invasive alien species

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Climate change

Question 23

The IUCN Red List is primarily used for:

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Assessing the conservation status of species

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Identifying species for conservation action

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Providing information on species distribution

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Estimating the economic value of species

Question 24

Ecosystem services refer to:

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Benefits that humans derive from ecosystems

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Services that humans provide to ecosystems

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The economic value of biodiversity

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The negative impacts of human activities on ecosystems

Question 25

The precautionary principle in environmental policy suggests that:

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Actions should be taken even in the absence of scientific certainty about potential risks

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The burden of proof lies with those proposing an activity

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Environmental costs should be borne by those who benefit from economic activities

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The polluter-pays principle should be strictly enforced

Question 26

Ecological resilience refers to:

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The ability of an ecosystem to resist or recover from disturbances

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The number of different species within an ecosystem

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The rate at which an ecosystem changes over time

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The economic value of an ecosystem

Question 27

In the United Kingdom, which legislation primarily governs the protection of designated habitats?

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Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

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Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

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Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

Question 28

The concept of 'ecosystem services' refers to:

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Benefits provided by ecosystems that contribute to human well-being

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Financial value assigned to ecosystems

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Goods produced by ecosystems

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Services provided by ecosystems to other organisms

Question 29

An example of a non-governmental organization (NGO) involved in biodiversity conservation is:

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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National Park Service

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Ministry of Environment

Question 30

The ecosystem approach to biodiversity conservation emphasizes:

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Managing ecosystems as interconnected and dynamic systems

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Protecting individual species in isolation

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Prioritizing economic benefits derived from biodiversity

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Minimizing human impact on ecosystems

Question 31

What is the primary goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

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B. To protect and sustainably use biodiversity

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A. To prevent the extinction of species

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C. To restore degraded ecosystems

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D. To promote equity and fair sharing of genetic resources

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of a keystone species?

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A. They have a disproportionately large effect on their ecosystem relative to their abundance.

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B. They are often top predators.

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C. They are typically rare and endangered.

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D. They only exist in undisturbed ecosystems.

Question 33

What is the overarching goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity?

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To conserve and sustainably use Earth's biodiversity

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To eliminate invasive species worldwide

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To establish protected areas globally

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To mitigate the effects of climate change

Question 34

Which of the following is a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem?

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High levels of biodiversity

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Clean water sources

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Low levels of air pollution

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High human population density

Question 35

A biodiversity hotspot is:

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An area with a high concentration of endemic species

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A region with significant threats to biodiversity

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A habitat that supports a wide range of species

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An area with low levels of biodiversity

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a recognized threat to biodiversity?

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Climate change mitigation

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Habitat destruction

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Invasive species

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Overexploitation

Question 37

Which international treaty is specifically dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity?

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Convention on Biological Diversity

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Kyoto Protocol

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

Question 38

A keystone species is characterized by:

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Having a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance

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Being highly abundant and widely distributed

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Being particularly sensitive to environmental changes

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Being exclusive to a specific ecosystem

Question 39

Which is the primary driver of biodiversity loss worldwide?

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Habitat destruction and degradation

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Climate change and extreme weather

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Overexploitation of natural resources

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Invasive species and disease outbreaks

Question 40

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims primarily to:

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Conserve and sustainably use biodiversity

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Protect endangered and threatened species

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Reduce pollution and climate change impacts

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Promote agriculture and forestry practices

Question 41

What is the purpose of identifying biodiversity hotspots?

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To prioritize conservation efforts and funding

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To raise awareness and educate the public

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To promote tourism and economic development

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To mitigate the impacts of climate change

Question 42

What is the concept of keystone species in the context of biodiversity conservation?

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Species that have a disproportionate impact on the stability and functioning of an ecosystem

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Species that are highly threatened and require urgent conservation action

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Species that serve as indicators of ecosystem health

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Species that are redundant and not essential for ecosystem functioning

Question 43

What is the primary goal of habitat protection policies?

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To ensure the long-term survival of a species in a particular area

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To increase the number of species in a particular area

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To preserve the genetic diversity of a species

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To prevent the extinction of a species

Question 44

Which of the following is a key principle of species conservation?

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To prioritize the conservation of species that are most threatened

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To focus on conserving species that provide direct benefits to humans

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To conserve all species regardless of their ecological importance

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To conserve species only in areas where they are currently found

Question 45

What is the concept of 'ecosystem services'?

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The benefits that humans derive from ecosystems

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The processes that occur within ecosystems

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The organisms that live in ecosystems

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The interactions between organisms in ecosystems