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Which of the following is NOT a crime over which the International Criminal Court can claim jurisdiction? (3 points)

Define what the term precautionary measure means in the context of the rules related to targeting and civilian protections, and give an example of a precautionary measure. (6 points) 

What is the primary responsibility of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons? (3 points)

Which of the following weapons systems has NOT been widely prohibited by international humanitarian law? (3 points)

Identify and explain the two rights and privileges enjoyed by legal combatants under international humanitarian law. (12 points)

What principle of international humanitarian law states: attacks that cause excessive loss of civilian life in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated, even if done incidentally, are prohibited. (3 points)

Mass movements of ocean water are also called ___________________.

Extinctions take place only after large catastrophic events.

A _______________________ is an example of a grassland.  There are 3 types based on climate.  

A  _________________________ describes the land from which surface water drains into a basin, such as a river or lake.