1b-4 Methods of conserving biodiversity 1 - Legislation and Prot

Which UK law includes legislation that protects wildlife?

• The Wildlife and Countryside Act

• The Endangered Species Act

• The Biodiversity Conservation Law

• The Wildlife Protection Act

Which of the following is generally illegal according to UK law?

• Uprooting of wild plants

• Hunting of game birds

• Disturbing bats

• Using woodworm treatment chemicals

Which of the following is not a designated protected area in the UK?

• Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

• National Nature Reserve (NNR)

• Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

• International Whaling Commission (IWC)

Which international agreement regulates the international trade in wildlife?

• CITES

• IWC

• EU CFP

• ITTO

Which species are included in Appendix I of CITES?

• All the great apes

• All the big cats

• All rhinos

• All of the above

What is the main aim of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)?

• To regulate and manage whaling

• To ban all forms of whaling

• To promote commercial whaling

• To protect whale sanctuaries

Which country has used 'Scientific Whaling' as a justification for its whaling?

• Japan

• Iceland

• Norway

• St Vincent and the Grenadines

What is the aim of the Common Fisheries Policy of the European Union (EU CFP)?

• To ensure sustainable fishing and aquaculture

• To ban all fishing activities

• To limit the total mass of fish that can be landed

• To discard unwanted fish

What is the main aim of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)?

• To encourage sustainable management of tropical forests

• To ban the trade of tropical timber

• To promote unsustainable exploitation of tropical forests

• To protect endangered species

Which international organisation focuses on regulating and managing whaling?

• International Whaling Commission (IWC)

• CITES

• ITTO

• EU CFP