Consider the following statements regarding CITES: (a) CITES is an…
2023
Consider the following statements regarding CITES: (a) CITES is an international agreement between different governments called the Convention on International Trafficking of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). (b) CITES ensures that species of animals and plants remain protected. (c) Dolphins and Orchids are species protected by CITES. Choose the correct answer:
- A.
only (a)
- B.
only (a) and (b)
- C.
only (b) and (c)
- D.
only (a) and (c)
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Correct answer: C
Answer: The correct content statements are the one that says CITES ensures species of animals and plants remain protected, and the one that says dolphins and orchids are covered by CITES protections. Key points: The statement that gives CITES’s full name as "Convention on International Trafficking of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora" is incorrect. The correct full name is "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora."
CITES helps protect species by regulating international trade in wild animals and plants. It does this through listings in Appendices (I, II, III) and by requiring permits and certificates so that trade is not detrimental to the survival of listed species. This means CITES reduces threats from international commercial trade but does not by itself enforce domestic laws or guarantee absolute protection.
Many species of dolphins and many orchid species are included in the CITES Appendices and are therefore subject to CITES trade controls, so the statement that dolphins and orchids are protected under CITES is correct.
Conclusion: The correct selection is the one that affirms that CITES ensures species protection through trade regulation and that dolphins and orchids are covered; the claim about CITES’s name using the word "trafficking" is wrong.