CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Classification, biodiversity and conservation
The Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is critically endangered, with fewer than 70 individuals surviving in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia. The population is threatened by poaching, loss of habitat due to palm oil expansion, and the risk of a volcanic eruption from the nearby Anak Krakatau volcano.
Outline the reasons for maintaining biodiversity, using the Javan rhino to illustrate your answer.
5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Outline means: Give the main points briefly. Less detail than describe, but every key step has to be there. One short line per step, in order. The marks are for coverage, not depth.
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