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What is the term for all the plant life occurring in an area or time period?
What is the term for all the plant life occurring in an area or time period?
- Variation
- Biodiversity
- Flora (correct)
- Fauna
What is the primary threat to the continued survival of species, according to the text?
What is the primary threat to the continued survival of species, according to the text?
- Proliferation of chemicals in the environment
- Poaching and wildlife trafficking
- Introduction of invasive species
- Habitat destruction (correct)
Who coined the term 'biodiversity'?
Who coined the term 'biodiversity'?
- All the plant
- G. Fauna
- G. Wildlife
- G. Flora (correct)
What is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats called?
What is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats called?
What can threaten wild animal populations, as mentioned in the text?
What can threaten wild animal populations, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of in-situ conservation?
What is the primary focus of in-situ conservation?
What is the main purpose of Biosphere Reserves?
What is the main purpose of Biosphere Reserves?
What distinguishes a Biosphere Reserve from a National Park?
What distinguishes a Biosphere Reserve from a National Park?
What is the significance of declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary?
What is the significance of declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary?
What is the urgent need emphasized in the context of conservation?
What is the urgent need emphasized in the context of conservation?
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Flora
Flora
All plant life occurring in a specific area or time period.
Habitat destruction
Habitat destruction
The greatest danger to species survival, involving the loss of natural environments.
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife conservation
The practice of safeguarding plant and animal species along with their habitats.
In-situ conservation
In-situ conservation
Protecting genetic resources within their natural populations.
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Biosphere Reserves
Biosphere Reserves
Areas managed for the conservation of diverse life forms in specialized ecosystems.
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Wildlife sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary
Areas declared with the goal of safeguarding plants, animals, and their habitats.
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Restoration of degraded ecosystems
Restoration of degraded ecosystems
The immediate requirement to revive and rehabilitate damaged ecosystems.
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Biodiversity and Conservation
- The term for all the plant life occurring in an area or time period is referred to as flora.
- The primary threat to the continued survival of species is habitat destruction.
- The term 'biodiversity' was coined by Walter G. Rosen.
- The practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats is called conservation.
- Factors that can threaten wild animal populations include habitat destruction, pollution, and hunting.
Conservation Strategies
- In-situ conservation primarily focuses on protecting species and their habitats in their natural environments.
- The main purpose of Biosphere Reserves is to conserve biodiversity while promoting sustainable development.
- Biosphere Reserves are distinguished from National Parks in that they allow for human settlements and economic activities, whereas National Parks are strictly protected areas.
- Declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary signifies that it is a protected area, providing a safe habitat for wild animals.
Conservation Urgency
- The urgent need emphasized in the context of conservation is to take immediate action to protect species and their habitats from extinction and degradation.
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