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Conservation Success Stories

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Which species was brought back from the brink of extinction through the efforts of conservationists and the establishment of national parks?

  1. African Elephant

  2. Giant Panda

  3. Bald Eagle

  4. Black Rhinoceros


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bald Eagle population in the United States declined drastically due to habitat loss and the use of pesticides. Conservation efforts, including the banning of DDT and the establishment of national parks, helped the species recover.

What is the name of the international treaty that aims to protect endangered species and their habitats?

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

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

  3. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  4. Kyoto Protocol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CITES is an international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

Which conservation organization is known for its efforts to protect marine life and reduce plastic pollution in oceans?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Ocean Conservancy

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ocean Conservancy is a non-profit organization that focuses on protecting the ocean from various threats, including plastic pollution and overfishing.

What is the name of the project that aims to restore the Aral Sea, which was once one of the largest lakes in the world but has since shrunk dramatically?

  1. Aral Sea Restoration Project

  2. Great Green Wall

  3. Amazon Rainforest Restoration Project

  4. Congo Basin Forest Restoration Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aral Sea Restoration Project is a long-term effort to restore the Aral Sea by replenishing its water supply and improving water management practices.

Which species was successfully reintroduced to the wild after being extinct in the wild for over 100 years?

  1. California Condor

  2. Black-footed Ferret

  3. Golden Lion Tamarin

  4. Scimitar-horned Oryx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The California Condor was successfully reintroduced to the wild in the 1990s after being extinct in the wild for over 100 years due to habitat loss and hunting.

What is the name of the conservation initiative that aims to protect and restore coral reefs around the world?

  1. Coral Restoration Foundation

  2. International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)

  3. Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)

  4. Reef Check Foundation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is a global partnership of governments, organizations, and individuals working to protect and restore coral reefs.

Which conservation organization is known for its efforts to protect forests and promote sustainable forestry practices?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Rainforest Alliance

  4. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible forest management practices.

What is the name of the international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change?

  1. Paris Agreement

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Montreal Protocol

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Which species was successfully reintroduced to the wild after being extinct in the wild for over 400 years?

  1. Passenger Pigeon

  2. Dodo

  3. Thylacine

  4. Baiji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Passenger Pigeon was successfully reintroduced to the wild in the early 20th century after being extinct in the wild for over 400 years due to overhunting.

What is the name of the conservation initiative that aims to protect and restore mangrove forests around the world?

  1. Mangrove Action Project

  2. Global Mangrove Alliance

  3. International Mangrove Conservation Network

  4. Mangrove Restoration Alliance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Global Mangrove Alliance is a partnership of organizations working to protect and restore mangrove forests around the world.

Which species was successfully reintroduced to the wild after being extinct in the wild for over 200 years?

  1. Golden Lion Tamarin

  2. Black-footed Ferret

  3. Scimitar-horned Oryx

  4. Przewalski's Horse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Lion Tamarin was successfully reintroduced to the wild in the 1990s after being extinct in the wild for over 200 years due to habitat loss and hunting.

What is the name of the conservation initiative that aims to protect and restore peatlands around the world?

  1. Global Peatlands Initiative

  2. International Peatlands Society

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. Peatlands Conservation Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Peatlands Initiative is a partnership of organizations working to protect and restore peatlands around the world.

Which species was successfully reintroduced to the wild after being extinct in the wild for over 100 years?

  1. Black-footed Ferret

  2. Scimitar-horned Oryx

  3. Przewalski's Horse

  4. Baiji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Black-footed Ferret was successfully reintroduced to the wild in the 1990s after being extinct in the wild for over 100 years due to habitat loss and disease.

What is the name of the conservation initiative that aims to protect and restore grasslands around the world?

  1. Global Grasslands Alliance

  2. International Grasslands Society

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. Grasslands Conservation Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Global Grasslands Alliance is a partnership of organizations working to protect and restore grasslands around the world.

Which species was successfully reintroduced to the wild after being extinct in the wild for over 50 years?

  1. Scimitar-horned Oryx

  2. Przewalski's Horse

  3. Baiji

  4. Golden Lion Tamarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Scimitar-horned Oryx was successfully reintroduced to the wild in the 1990s after being extinct in the wild for over 50 years due to habitat loss and hunting.

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