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Conservation: IGCSE Biology questions with answers

Free Conservation questions for IGCSE Biology (0610), part of Ecology & human influence. Each question has the answer and the marking points an examiner would look for.

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Conservation practice questions

Question 1Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which method helps conserve fish stocks?

  1. A fishing all year
  2. B catching young fish
  3. C removing quotas
  4. D using nets with larger mesh sizes
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Answer: D

Question 2Multiple choice · 1 mark

Which term is described by this statement?
“A resource produced as rapidly as it is removed.”

  1. A sustainable resource
  2. B endangered species
  3. C sexually transmitted infection
  4. D pollination
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Answer: A

Question 3Multiple choice · 1 mark

What is a seed bank used for?

  1. A storing seeds to conserve plant species
  2. B producing GM plants
  3. C growing crops for food
  4. D selling seeds
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Answer: A

Question 4Structured · 4 marksA* challenge

Fish stocks can be overexploited.

(a)

Describe two ways of making fishing sustainable.

[2]
(b)

Explain why a larger mesh size helps conserve fish stocks.

[2]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)quotas; net size; closed seasons
Any 2 of: quotas; larger net mesh size; closed seasons/protected areas; restocking B2
2
(b)young fish escape and breed
young/small fish can escape B1
they survive to reproduce B1
2
Question 5Structured · 3 marks

Sustainable resources can be maintained.

(a)

Define a sustainable resource.

[1]
(b)

Describe how forests can be managed sustainably.

[2]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)produced as rapidly as removed
a resource that is produced as rapidly as it is removed, so it does not run out B1
1
(b)replanting; selective felling
Any 2 of: replant trees after felling; selective felling; education/legal quotas B2
2
Question 6Structured · 6 marks

Endangered species can be conserved in different ways.

(a)

Suggest three ways of conserving an endangered species.

[3]
(b)

Give three reasons why conservation is important.

[3]
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PartAnswer and marking pointsMarks
(a)protect habitat; captive breeding; legislation; seed banks; education
Any 3 of: monitoring and protecting habitats; captive breeding programmes; legal protection; seed banks; education B3
3
(b)biodiversity; medicines; food chains; future resources
Any 3 of: maintain biodiversity; source of medicines; stable food webs/ecosystems; ethical reasons; future resources B3
3

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