General Knownledge
Name the two approaches to conserve Biodiversity
What are ex situ and in situ?
In situ is whin the habitat as __________ is outside the habitat
What is ex situ?
Endangered species
Species that are facing the dangers of becoming extinct
Name one role of a botanic garden
What are:
Protects endangered species
Researches methods of reproduction and growth so that so the population is preserved
Reintroduces species to habitats where they became extinct
Educate the public on plan's roles in the ecosystem and their economic value to us?
A zoo is an example of ________ conservation
What is ex situ?
National Parks
Areas maintained by the government and reseved for the betterment of wildlife, cultivation and grazing
Name 2 Zoos in Jamaica?
What are Hope Zoo and Jamaica Zoo?
Zoos are to ex situ as ______ are to in situ
Sanctuaries, National Parks
Zoo
An area where animals that are in dager or risk of extinction are taken to be protected, researched and displayed to the public.
what is protection against predators?
what is protects the habitat?
There are ______biosphere reserves in India
What is 18?
Seed bank
What is a type of gene bank where seeds of rare plant species and seeds of different crops are stored for future use?
What is the difference between in situ and ex situ conservation?
Insitu conservation allows endangered species to live in their natural habitat and sometimes they have laws that help to enforce their protection.
Ex situ conservation allows endangered species to live outside their natural habitat with proper nutrition and the ability to move freely.
The proceeses of thawing and artificial insemination of _______ sperm are all possible due to sperm banks
Rhinoceros, cheetah
Biosphere