A4.2 Conservation of Biodiversity (Combined SL & HL)

What are the three levels of biodiversity mentioned in the text?

• Genetic diversity, Habitat diversity, Climate diversity

• Genetic diversity, Species diversity, Ecosystem diversity

• Animal diversity, Plant diversity, Microbial diversity

• Species diversity, Habitat diversity, Climate diversity

What is the main cause of the sixth mass extinction according to the text?

• Alien invasion

• Climate change

• Human activity

• Natural disasters

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of anthropogenic species extinction?

• Polar bears

• Caribbean seal monks

• North Island moas

• Dodos

What is the main factor contributing to ecosystem losses according to the text?

• Alien invasion

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Anthropogenic factors

Which intergovernmental agencies are mentioned as providing evidence for the biodiversity crisis?

• IPBES, IUCN

• UNESCO, WHO

• FDA, CDC

• NASA, EPA

What is the overarching cause of the current biodiversity crisis?

• Alien invasion

• Climate change

• Animal migration

• Human population growth

What conservation technique allows wildlife and natural processes to reclaim areas?

• Urbanization

• Rewilding

• Industrialization

• Deforestation

What does the EDGE of Existence programme prioritize for conservation?

• 
  Environmentally distinct and globally endangered species

• Evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered species

• 
  Evolution distinct and globally endangered species

• Endangered species

How is the Evolutionary Distinctiveness (ED) score determined?

• Based on the position on the phylogenetic tree

• Based on the habitat type

• Based on the body size

• Based on the number of offspring

What is the Globally Endangered (GE) score calculated based on?

• CITES List

• IUCN Red List

• Wildlife Conservation Act

• Endangered Species Act