Multiple choice

Which of the following is an advantage of in situ conservation?

  1. The population can lose much genetic diversity

  2. It facilitates scientific research

  3. It damages significant elements of cultural heritage

  4. Plants and animals are conserved in an artificial habitat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat, which allows for natural ecological processes to continue and facilitates scientific research on species in their native environment.

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