The Transition Zone of a Biosphere Reserve Is an Area

question 39

Multiple Choice

The transition zone of a Biosphere Reserve is an area where:

• A)there are captive breeding programs to allow threatened species to increase their population sizes.
• B)there are many human residents, and the goal is sustainable development.
• C)only research and tourism are allowed.
• D)the government funds educational programs, stressing conservation, in public schools.
• E)low-impact human activities and development are permitted.

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Definitions:

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