Ways of Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR A-Level Biology A): Quizzes
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What does 'in situ' conservation mean?
What does 'in situ' conservation mean?
Protection in original habitat
Why is in situ conservation the preferred option?
Why is in situ conservation the preferred option?
Species evolve naturally & breed better
How many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are there in England, NI and Wales?
How many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are there in England, NI and Wales?
46
How many Marine Conservation Zones currently exist in the UK?
How many Marine Conservation Zones currently exist in the UK?
28
What is ex situ conservation?
What is ex situ conservation?
Removal to protected place off-site
At what temperature are seeds stored in seed banks?
At what temperature are seeds stored in seed banks?
Near -20°C
What moisture content must seeds reach before long-term storage?
What moisture content must seeds reach before long-term storage?
5-7%
What germination rate triggers collection of fresh seeds from stored samples?
What germination rate triggers collection of fresh seeds from stored samples?
Below 85%
When did CITES come into force?
When did CITES come into force?
1975
Which IUCN classification indicates a species is most at risk of extinction?
Which IUCN classification indicates a species is most at risk of extinction?
Critically endangered (CR)