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Conservation: exam questions

2 questions, 8 marks. Write your answers on paper, then open each mark scheme.

Question 1

Explain why the tiger is an endangered species.

[4 marks]
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  • habitat destruction / forests cleared (1)
  • so less food / shelter / breeding sites (1)
  • hunting / killed for body parts faster than they reproduce (1)
  • any other valid: climate change / pollution / introduced species / overharvesting of prey (1)

Question 2

Supplement (what this means)Supplement: only for the Extended papers (2 and 4). Core students can skip it. What the labels mean

Describe four ways in which an endangered species can be conserved.

[4 marks]
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  • monitoring populations (1)
  • protecting species and habitats / reserves (1)
  • education (1)
  • captive breeding programmes (1)
  • seed banks for plants (1)
  • Max 4