Question 1

Two small nature reserves are separated by a busy highway. A “green bridge” is built so animals can cross safely. Identify the conservation strategy represented by the green bridge.

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Question 2

Define the term environmental perspective.

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Question 3

Identify one reason why people support conservation.

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Question 4

Outline one aesthetic reason for protecting biodiversity.

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Question 5

Outline two roles played by governments in biodiversity conservation.

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Question 6

A conservation project focuses on tourism and income generation. Identify the environmental perspective most closely associated with this approach.

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Question 7

Define the term rewilding.

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Question 8

An abandoned sheep farm is left unmanaged and native shrubs and trees begin to regrow. Identify the conservation approach being used.

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Question 9

A wetland has been drained for decades. A project blocks drainage channels and allows water to return, and native reeds reappear. Outline two aims of rewilding shown in this example.

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Question 10

Explain how an ecocentric perspective influences conservation strategies.

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Question 11

Outline how “flagship species” can be used as a strategy to protect biodiversity.

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Question 12

A park reintroduces a predator that had disappeared. Over time, grazing animals spend less time in river valleys and more young trees survive. Explain how bringing back a key animal can change the whole ecosystem.

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Question 13

Explain the difference between instrumental and intrinsic value of nature.

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Question 14

Identify one potential conflict that may occur when large predators are reintroduced.

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Question 15

Explain why global cooperation is important for biodiversity conservation.

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Question 16

Outline three design features of protected areas that increase their effectiveness for conserving biodiversity.

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Question 17

A wildlife corridor is narrow and runs along farmland. Suggest one reason why it might be less effective than expected.

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Question 18

Table 1 shows the number of animal roadkills per month before and after a green bridge was built between two reserves.

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Question 19

Suggest why conflicts may arise between different conservation stakeholders.

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Question 20

Beavers are reintroduced to a river catchment and build dams that create ponds. Suggest two ways this could increase biodiversity.

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Topic 3.5: Protected Areas, Corridors Questions

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