3.3.4 - Conservation Flashcards

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What can reduce diversity?

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Deforestation
Hunting
Overfishing
Pollution

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Define in-situ conservation.

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The conservation of a species in its natural habitat

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Define ex-situ conservation.

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Conservation of a species outside of its natural habitat

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Examples of ex situ conservation.

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Keeping rhinos in zoos
Plants in botanical gardens

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Examples of in-situ conservation.

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National parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
e.g sea turtles in the great barrier reef

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Advantages of in-situ conservation.

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Conserves species without removing them from their habitat.
Ecosystem integrity is maintained as a species can still function in its ecosystem.

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Disadvantages of in-situ conservation.

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Habitat may be too fragmented to ensure a sustainable population.
Wildlife reserves may be damaged by ecotourism

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Advantages of ex-situ conservation.

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Protects organisms from predation and poaching.
Artificial insemination used to maximise genetic diversity.

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Disadvantages of ex-situ conservation.

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Limited genetic diversity
May be difficult to provide a suitable environment.

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