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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?
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?
Who coined the term 'biodiversity'?
Who coined the term 'biodiversity'?
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?
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What can threaten wild animal populations, as mentioned in the text?
What can threaten wild animal populations, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary focus of in-situ conservation?
What is the primary focus of in-situ conservation?
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What is the main purpose of Biosphere Reserves?
What is the main purpose of Biosphere Reserves?
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What distinguishes a Biosphere Reserve from a National Park?
What distinguishes a Biosphere Reserve from a National Park?
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What is the significance of declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary?
What is the significance of declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary?
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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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge on the variation of life at all levels of biological organization with a focus on flora and fauna. Learn about the diverse plant and animal life in different regions and time periods.
