B6.1.5 - Maintaining Biodiversity

Question 1

Why is global action required to conserve animals?

Answer 1

Animals often migrate from country to country

Question 2

Who published the ‘Red List’?

Answer 2

IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature)

Question 3

What does the ‘Red List’ detail?

Answer 3

The current conservation status of threatened animals

Question 4

What does the CITES treaty regulate?

Answer 4

The international trade of plants and animals (and their products) to prevent over-exploitation

Question 5

How many species does the CITES agreement protect?

Answer 5

Over 35000

Question 6

When was the ‘Rio Conventions’ Agreement made?

Answer 6

1992

Question 7

What did the ‘Rio Convention’ do?

Answer 7

Require countries to come up with strategies to combat greenhouse emissions and desertification

Question 8

What is ecotourism?

Answer 8

The ensuring that tourism does not have negative effect on biodiversity

Question 9

What are the advantages of ecotourism on biodiversity?

Answer 9

Produces money to spend on it

Creates a money incentive to maintain it

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of ecotourism on biodiversity?

Answer 10

Tourist movements such as the use of hiking trails and vehicles can affect soil pH and disturb animals