Question

1. which of the following areas are established to limit human activities and protect marine biodiversity?

a. coastal towns
b. wildlife corridors
c. marine protected areas
d. industrial zones

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Coastal towns are human - settled areas, not for limiting activities to protect marine biodiversity.
• Option b: Wildlife corridors are for land - based or terrestrial wildlife movement, not marine.
• Option c: Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are specifically established to limit human activities (like overfishing, pollution - causing activities) and protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Option d: Industrial zones are for industrial activities, which often harm marine biodiversity, not protect it.

Answer:

c. Marine Protected Areas