In a biosphere reserve, what is allowed in the core zone?

Farming and grazing by local peopleCorrect answerYour answerTourist resortsCorrect answerYour answerMining under a government licenceCorrect answerYour answerOnly protection and limited research; no human settlement or ordinary useCorrect answerYour answer

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A biosphere reserve has three zones: core, buffer and transition.
The core is strictly protected. The buffer around it allows research and education, and the outer transition zone allows settlements and farming.

Concept: Zones of a biosphere reserve
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In a biosphere reserve, what is allowed in the core zone?

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