DP Biology (last assessment 2024)
Question 19N.3.HL.TZ0.16a
| Date | November 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 19N.3.HL.TZ0.16a |
| Level | HL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | State | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
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19N.3.HL.TZ0.16a
By mid-2005, the Chinese government had established over 50 panda reserves. These protect more than 10 400 km2 and over 45 % of remaining panda habitat. There are also efforts to ensure the existence of natural corridors between panda populations.
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(a)
State one advantage of this in situ conservation method.
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Markscheme
organisms remain in their own habitat
OR
protects a large number of organisms/species/habitats simultaneously
OR
protects natural interactions within the community
OR
«corridors» facilitates natural processes of evolution/adaptation ✔
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