Practice Test

The South Korean scientist from the Personal Genomics Institute in Suwon unveiled that they carried out first ever DNA analysis of the tiger as well as four other great felines. The DNA analysis was carried out in the project for helping the critically - endangered cats for their survival. Which of the following were the 4 felines used for the purpose?

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on 18 June 2013 increased pressure on the Australian government so as to conserve the Great barrier reef. Which of the following are the various Environmental threats to the Great Barrier Reef?
1. Lowered water quality from runoff including suspended sediment excess nutrients pesticides and fluctuations in salinity.
2. The effects of climate change, including increased temperatures storms and coral bleaching.
3. Cyclic outbreaks of the crown of thorns starfish and over fishing which disrupts food chains.
4. Shipping routes which can result in oil spills improper ballast discharge also cause damage to the reef.

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