Methods Of Conserving Biodiversity

Question 1

What does the ICUN stand for

Answer 1

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Question 2

Roles of the IUCN

Answer 2

-Update the red list
-improves the environmental performance of companies

Question 3

How is the red list assessed?

Answer 3

Population
Area of habitat
No of areas
No of mature adults
Probability of extinction

Question 4

EDGE species

Answer 4

Threatened with few or no genetically close relatives eg elephants

Question 5

Endemic species

Answer 5

Only found in one place of world eg: kangaroos

Question 6

Keystone species

Answer 6

Important role maintaining a habitat eg: beavers build dams

Question 7

Flagship Species

Answer 7

Species popular with the public used to raise awareness of a conservation issue eg: turtles