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A4.2 Conservation an
A4.2 Conservation and Biodiversity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Outline the 3 types of Diversity | Genetic Diversity, Species Diversity, and Ecosystem Diversity |
| 2 examples of anthropogenic extinction | The Dodo & The Passenger Pigeon |
| What are the 2 factors that go into calculating the Simpson’s Diversity Index? | The total number of different species present in the area. And A measure of the relative abundance of the different species making up the richness |
| In-Situ Conservation | Conservation within the natural habitat |
| In-Situ Conservation Example | National Parks |
| In-Situ Conservation Benefits | Maintains natural behavior; preserves the entire ecosystem and food web. |
| In-Situ Conservation Limitations | Difficult to control external threats like poaching or climate change. |
| Ex-Situ Conservation | Conservation outside the natural habitat |
| Ex-Situ Conservation Example | Zoos and Seed Banks |
| Ex-Situ Conservation Benefits | Allows for total control over health and breeding; protects from predators. |
| Ex-Situ Conservation Limitations | Organisms may lose natural instincts; high cost; genetic bottlenecks. |