Biology A-Level
Preservation
What Preservation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Preservation
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Reference: OCR
Protection with minimal human interference, keeping an area in its existing state.
Topics that use Preservation
- Populations and sustainability (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Biodiversity and ecosystem function
- Births, deaths, immigration and emigration
- Classifying management examples
- Conservation
- Ecosystem management techniques
- Effects of human activities on ecosystems
- interspecific competition
- Management strategies such as quotas and protected areas
Using Preservation in the exam
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