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Conservation: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 20.4 Conservation, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q39

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark20.4 Conservation
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 39: What are two reasons for organisms becoming endangered? 1 habitat destruction 2 monitoring 3 education 4 pollution 5 captive breeding programmes A 1 and 4 B 1 a

  2. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    2 marks20.4 Conservation
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 6(b): Habitat destruction can cause species extinction. State two ways that species can be conserved, other than protection of their habitat. 1 2 [2]

  3. Q6(e)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark20.4 Conservation
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 6(e): Crop 3 is a type of tree that can be used for firewood. Suggest how this resource can be managed sustainably. [1] [Total: 14]

  4. Q39

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark20.4 Conservation
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 39: What could help to prevent a species from becoming endangered? A a captive breeding programme B deforestation C introduction of other species D pollution

  5. Q37

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark20.4 Conservation
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 37: What helps to maintain fish stocks? A fishing during all seasons B fishing in all areas of the oceans C maintaining protected areas D reducing the mesh size of

  6. Q5(c)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    5 marks20.4 Conservation
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 5(c): There are many threats to species such as the marine iguana. Describe ways endangered plant and animal species can be conserved. [5] [Total: 14]
All 6 questions on Conservation, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q39 (1 mark): What are two reasons for organisms becoming endangered? 1 habitat destruction 2 monitoring 3 education 4 pollution 5 captive breeding programmes A 1 and 4 B 1 a
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q6(b) (2 marks): Habitat destruction can cause species extinction. State two ways that species can be conserved, other than protection of their habitat. 1 2 [2]
  3. June 2024, Paper 3, Q6(e) (1 mark): Crop 3 is a type of tree that can be used for firewood. Suggest how this resource can be managed sustainably. [1] [Total: 14]
  4. Specimen, Paper 1, Q39 (1 mark): What could help to prevent a species from becoming endangered? A a captive breeding programme B deforestation C introduction of other species D pollution
  5. Specimen, Paper 2, Q37 (1 mark): What helps to maintain fish stocks? A fishing during all seasons B fishing in all areas of the oceans C maintaining protected areas D reducing the mesh size of
  6. Specimen, Paper 4, Q5(c) (5 marks): There are many threats to species such as the marine iguana. Describe ways endangered plant and animal species can be conserved. [5] [Total: 14]

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