Of the Following Statements About Protected Areas That Have Been

question 22

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements about protected areas that have been established to preserve biodiversity, which one is not correct?

• A) About 25% of Earth's land area is now protected.
• B) National parks are one of many types of protected areas.
• C) Management of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.
• D) It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots.

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