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IB ESS SL 3.3.2 Conservation Strategies Questions

Compare in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies and their trade-offs.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • compare habitat-based conservation with species-based or ex-situ approaches using evidence of protection, breeding and reintroduction
  • evaluate conservation strategies by weighing effectiveness for species, habitats, biodiversity and the practical or ethical trade-offs
  • explain how protected areas, management actions and conservation organizations can reduce threats and improve species survival

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IB ESS SL 3.3.2 Conservation Strategies Questions question 1

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Construction of a dead hedge

Construction of a dead hedge

Figure Conservation in Beijing
Figure Beijing Zoo maintains an active breeding programme that recently produced over 1000 surviving offspring of nearly 100 species in one year, including critically endangered species and giant panda.
The Beijing Gardening and Greening Bureau plans to plant at least one dead hedge in each city park; dead hedges use pruning/forestry waste and provide habitat for small mammals and reptiles.

Question (a)

(a)

With reference to Figures and (b), outline one advantage of Beijing Zoo's approach to conservation compared with that of Beijing Gardening and Greening Bureau.

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Question (b)

(b)

With reference to Figures and (b), outline one advantage of Beijing Gardening and Greening Bureau's approach to conservation compared with that of Beijing Zoo.

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