CITES and other international treaties MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

Which international agreement regulates the international trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants?
A. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
B. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
Answer: A

What is the purpose of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are threatened with extinction and are prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened but could become so
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To regulate trade in species that are of least concern
Answer: A

Which international treaty aims to protect migratory species and their habitats?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix II focus on?
A. Species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but may become so if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are commonly traded
D. Species that are of least concern
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?
A. The Ramsar Convention
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III address?
A. Species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulation
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which agreement aims to conserve biological diversity and ensure sustainable development through its use?
A. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
A. To promote the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of its components
B. To regulate international trade in endangered species
C. To protect migratory species
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which international treaty focuses on the protection of sea turtles and their habitats?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the CITES Treaty Appendix IV do?
A. Includes species that are subject to regulation by member states to prevent unsustainable use
B. Protects species that are critically endangered
C. Establishes trade regulations for marine species
D. Regulates trade in species that are of least concern
Answer: A

Which international agreement aims to protect wetlands of international importance?
A. The Ramsar Convention
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the main focus of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
A. To conserve migratory species and their habitats along migratory routes
B. To regulate international trade in migratory species
C. To establish wildlife reserves
D. To manage agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international treaty is dedicated to the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the Ramsar Convention specifically focus on?
A. The conservation of wetlands and their resources globally
B. The protection of migratory species
C. The regulation of international trade in wildlife
D. The establishment of wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which U.S. law regulates the import and export of wildlife and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws?
A. The Lacey Act
B. The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
C. The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
D. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
Answer: A

What is the goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. To regulate international trade in endangered species and their products
B. To establish wildlife reserves
C. To promote hunting activities
D. To manage agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles?
A. To protect sea turtles and their habitats in the Americas
B. To regulate international trade in sea turtle products
C. To establish marine protected areas
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which international treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) focus on?
A. The protection of marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
C. Promoting whale watching tourism
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s wetlands?
A. The Ramsar Convention
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary aim of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
A. To conserve migratory species and their habitats across countries
B. To regulate international trade in migratory species
C. To establish wildlife reserves
D. To manage agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix II regulate?
A. Trade in species that may become threatened if not regulated
B. Trade in species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

What is the focus of the U.S. Lacey Act?
A. The trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. The hunting of migratory birds
C. The destruction of wetland habitats
D. The international trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of migratory birds across their flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
A. To protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. To regulate international trade in wildlife products
C. To promote hunting activities
D. To establish marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which international treaty focuses on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aim to achieve?
A. The conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of its components
B. The regulation of international trade in endangered species
C. The protection of migratory species
D. The establishment of wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its focus on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix III?
A. Species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulations
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international agreement aims to protect biodiversity in the Arctic region?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the Ramsar Convention specifically aim to conserve?
A. Wetlands and their resources
B. Migratory species
C. Marine biodiversity
D. Terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its focus on the conservation of the Mediterranean’s biodiversity?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. To protect marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. To regulate international trade in marine mammal products
C. To promote whale watching tourism
D. To establish marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to protect migratory birds throughout the Americas?
A. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) primarily regulate?
A. International trade in endangered species and their products
B. Establishment of wildlife reserves
C. Agricultural impacts on wildlife
D. Marine pollution
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Antarctic marine ecosystems?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
A. To protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. To regulate international trade in wildlife products
C. To promote hunting activities
D. To establish marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which international treaty focuses on the conservation of wetlands?
A. The Ramsar Convention
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
A. To conserve migratory species and their habitats across countries
B. To regulate international trade in migratory species
C. To establish wildlife reserves
D. To manage agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which agreement addresses the conservation of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix I prohibit?
A. International trade in species that are critically endangered
B. Trade in species that are not currently threatened
C. Trade in species that are commonly traded
D. Trade in species that are of least concern
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the conservation of biodiversity in the Southern Ocean?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. The trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. The hunting of migratory birds
C. The destruction of wetland habitats
D. The international trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international treaty focuses on the conservation of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. To regulate trade in species that may become threatened if not controlled
B. To list species that are critically endangered
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on the conservation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the goal of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. To regulate international trade in endangered species and their products
B. To establish wildlife reserves
C. To promote hunting activities
D. To manage agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement is known for its focus on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III include?
A. Species that are protected in at least one country and require international cooperation for trade regulations
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which treaty is focused on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary aim of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. To protect marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. To regulate international trade in marine mammal products
C. To promote whale watching tourism
D. To establish marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which international treaty addresses the conservation of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
A. To conserve Antarctic marine life and manage fisheries sustainably
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international wildlife trade
D. To establish terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
A. Migratory species and their habitats
B. International trade in migratory species
C. Agricultural lands
D. Wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. Hunting of migratory birds
C. Destruction of wetland habitats
D. International trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
A. Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. Regulating international trade in wildlife products
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
B. Establishing wildlife reserves
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Managing agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III include?
A. Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
C. Promoting whale watching tourism
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
A. Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
B. Protecting migratory species
C. Regulating international wildlife trade
D. Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
A. Migratory species and their habitats
B. International trade in migratory species
C. Agricultural lands
D. Wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. Hunting of migratory birds
C. Destruction of wetland habitats
D. International trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
A. Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. Regulating international trade in wildlife products
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
B. Establishing wildlife reserves
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Managing agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III include?
A. Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
C. Promoting whale watching tourism
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
A. Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
B. Protecting migratory species
C. Regulating international wildlife trade
D. Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
A. Migratory species and their habitats
B. International trade in migratory species
C. Agricultural lands
D. Wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. Hunting of migratory birds
C. Destruction of wetland habitats
D. International trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
A. Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. Regulating international trade in wildlife products
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
B. Establishing wildlife reserves
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Managing agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III include?
A. Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
C. Promoting whale watching tourism
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
A. Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
B. Protecting migratory species
C. Regulating international wildlife trade
D. Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
A. Migratory species and their habitats
B. International trade in migratory species
C. Agricultural lands
D. Wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. Hunting of migratory birds
C. Destruction of wetland habitats
D. International trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
A. Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. Regulating international trade in wildlife products
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?
A. Regulating international trade in endangered species and their products
B. Establishing wildlife reserves
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Managing agricultural lands
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic biodiversity?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does CITES Appendix III include?
A. Species protected in at least one country, requiring international cooperation for trade regulation
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which treaty focuses on Antarctic marine biodiversity?
A. The Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary goal of the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
A. Protecting marine mammals and their habitats from human impacts
B. Regulating international trade in marine mammal products
C. Promoting whale watching tourism
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on the protection of sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the focus of CITES Appendix II?
A. Species that may become threatened if trade is not regulated
B. Species that are critically endangered
C. Species that are not currently threatened
D. Species that are commonly traded
Answer: A

Which international treaty is known for its protection of migratory species across flyways?
A. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
B. The Ramsar Convention
C. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the role of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?
A. Conserving Antarctic marine life and managing fisheries sustainably
B. Protecting migratory species
C. Regulating international wildlife trade
D. Establishing terrestrial wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What does the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aim to conserve?
A. Migratory species and their habitats
B. International trade in migratory species
C. Agricultural lands
D. Wildlife reserves
Answer: A

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?
A. To conserve wetlands and their resources globally
B. To protect migratory species
C. To regulate international trade in wildlife
D. To establish wildlife reserves
Answer: A

Which treaty addresses the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction?
A. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Lacey Act regulate?
A. Trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants in violation of U.S. or foreign laws
B. Hunting of migratory birds
C. Destruction of wetland habitats
D. International trade in ivory
Answer: A

Which international agreement focuses on the protection of Arctic flora and fauna?
A. The Arctic Council
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What is the primary focus of CITES Appendix I?
A. To list species that are critically endangered and prohibited from international trade
B. To list species that are not currently threatened
C. To include species that are protected in at least one country
D. To manage hunting quotas
Answer: A

Which treaty aims to conserve biodiversity in the Mediterranean region?
A. The Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (SPA/BD Protocol)
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

What does the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) focus on?
A. Protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats
B. Regulating international trade in wildlife products
C. Promoting hunting activities
D. Establishing marine protected areas
Answer: A

Which treaty is known for its focus on sea turtles in the Americas?
A. The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
B. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
C. The Ramsar Convention
D. The CITES Treaty
Answer: A

 

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