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International Agreements for Endangered Species Protection

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Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species and regulate international trade in wildlife?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CITES is an international treaty that aims to ensure that international trade in wildlife does not threaten the survival of species.

In CITES, which appendix lists species that are the most endangered and may be traded only in exceptional circumstances?

  1. Appendix I

  2. Appendix II

  3. Appendix III

  4. Appendix IV

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appendix I of CITES includes species that are threatened with extinction and may only be traded under exceptional circumstances.

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CBD aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from its use.

What is the primary goal of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?

  1. To protect and conserve wetlands of international importance

  2. To regulate international trade in endangered species

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention aims to protect and conserve wetlands of international importance, especially those that provide habitat for waterfowl.

Which international agreement aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Heritage Convention aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value.

What is the main objective of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?

  1. To protect and conserve migratory species and their habitats

  2. To regulate international trade in endangered species

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CMS aims to protect and conserve migratory species and their habitats, and to ensure their sustainable use.

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNCLOS provides a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, including the establishment of marine protected areas.

What is the purpose of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)?

  1. To regulate and manage whaling activities

  2. To protect and conserve marine biodiversity

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IWC is responsible for regulating and managing whaling activities to ensure the conservation of whale populations.

Which international agreement aims to protect and conserve the world's forests?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  4. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The UNFCCC includes provisions for the conservation and sustainable management of forests as a means to mitigate climate change.

What is the main objective of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)?

  1. To protect and conserve forests

  2. To combat desertification and land degradation

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The UNCCD aims to combat desertification and land degradation, and to promote sustainable land management in affected areas.

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ITPGRFA aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

What is the purpose of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)?

  1. To protect and conserve migratory species and their habitats

  2. To regulate international trade in endangered species

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CMS aims to protect and conserve migratory species and their habitats, and to ensure their sustainable use.

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine mammals?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW)

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ICRW aims to regulate whaling activities and to ensure the conservation of whale populations.

What is the main objective of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)?

  1. To protect and conserve European wildlife and natural habitats

  2. To regulate international trade in endangered species

  3. To promote sustainable use of biological diversity

  4. To protect cultural and natural heritage sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bern Convention aims to protect and conserve European wildlife and natural habitats, and to promote cooperation between European countries in this regard.

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. World Heritage Convention

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention aims to protect and conserve wetlands of international importance, especially those that provide habitat for waterfowl.

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