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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.3.HL.TZ1.a.i
Level HL Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
Command term Distinguish Question number a.i Adapted from N/A
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19M.3.HL.TZ1.a.i

The Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis) is a small rodent that is only found on Vancouver Island and is listed as critically endangered. Captive breeding and release programs for this species began in 1997 to attempt to restore population numbers on the island. The graph shows the causes of death of the marmots born in the wild and of those marmots released after being born and reared in captivity.

 

Distinguish between levels of predation in marmots born in the wild and those born in captivity.

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predation was greater in those born in captivity ✔

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This question was generally well answered.

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