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Date May 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18M.1.SL.TZ0.9
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
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Figure 8(a): Fact file on MaMaBay

[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2018]

Figure 8(b): MaMaBay including Antongil Bay, north-east Madagascar

Figure 8(c): Deforestation hotspots within MaMaBay in 2009

With reference to Figures 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c), suggest two reasons why Makira National Park was created in the area shown.

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high level of biodiversity in the area / park is located in area that contains 50% of the island’s biodiversity / to protect biodiversity;
threat to habitat due to deforestation / is a deforestation hotspot that threatens habitats/biodiversity / as an attempt to reduce deforestation in the area;
provides a corridor to Masoala National Park;
few villages are located there so it is easier (less opposition from locals) to create the National Park there / has limited effects/restrictions on villages surrounding the area;
potential for ecotourism development in the area.

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Topic 3: Biodiversity and conservation » 3.4 Conservation of biodiversity
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