A Level Biology - Conservation

**This Powerpoint specifically uses the Cambridge AS Level Biology Syllabus and covers all criteria for – Unit Conservation
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Students will be able to -

1 explain why populations and species can become extinct as
a result of:
• climate change
• competition
• hunting by humans
• degradation and loss of habitats

2 outline reasons for the need to maintain biodiversity

3 outline the roles of zoos, botanic gardens, conserved areas
(including national parks and marine parks), ‘frozen zoos’ and
seed banks, in the conservation of endangered species

4 describe methods of assisted reproduction used in the
conservation of endangered mammals, limited to IVF, embryo
transfer and surrogacy

5 explain reasons for controlling invasive alien species

6 outline the role in conservation of the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora (CITES)

**Every Powerpoint includes learning objectives, a starter and plenary, suitable activities and review questions with mark scheme. We also provide a FREE pdf version of the file so it can easily be printed for students as a handout or uploaded to the school VLE system
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