10:3 the Future of Biodiversity

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What type of hunting threatens species survival the most?

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Hunting that is especially a problem in less developed nations.

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What is the practice of protecting critical habitats and ecosystems called?

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Habitat conservation.

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What is the consequence of selling protected animals or plants under the Endangered Species Act?

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It is punishable by a substantial fine.

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What is the term for preserving genetic materials such as seeds and DNA?

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Germ plasm banks.

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What is the process of reintroducing bred organisms into the wild called?

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Captive breeding.

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What is the main goal of the Biodiversity Treaty?

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To promote the conservation of biological diversity.

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What is the significance of habitat conservation in biodiversity?

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It helps maintain ecosystems and protects species from extinction.

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What role do germ plasm banks play in biodiversity?

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They preserve genetic diversity for future use.

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How does legal protection contribute to biodiversity?

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It safeguards endangered species from exploitation.

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What is the impact of industrialized nations on global biodiversity?

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They often contribute to habitat destruction and species decline.