Environmental Science for AP* (2nd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464108684
ISBN 13: 978-1-46410-868-6

Cumulative - AP Environmental Science Practice Exam - Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions - Page EXAM-11: 90

Answer

(c)

Work Step by Step

A biosphere reserve is a designation used by the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme to recognize areas that promote conservation, sustainable development, and research. Biosphere reserves may have different zones with varying degrees of protection and human activity. The description of the Galápagos Islands suggests that they have a combination of protected areas and zones where tourism is allowed, making it most fittingly described as a biosphere reserve. The answer is (c).
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