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Conservation
Explain the reasons that lead to organisms becoming endangered or extinct, such as climate change, destruction of habitats, hunting, excessive harvesting, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species.
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CambridgeIGCSECombined ScienceHuman influences on ecosystems
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- Explain the reasons that lead to organisms becoming endangered or extinct, such as climate change, destruction of habitats, hunting, excessive harvesting, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species.
- Discuss methods for conserving endangered species, which include: (a) monitoring and safeguarding species and their habitats (b) educational initiatives (c) breeding programs in captivity (d) maintaining seed banks.
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