Changing the Environment

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What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

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An animal is extinct when there are no more living members of that species left.

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is one that is at risk of becoming extinct because there are very few of them left.

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What can cause an animal to become extinct?

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Loss of habitat, hunting, pollution, and climate change can cause animals to become extinct.

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What does habitat loss mean?

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Habitat loss refers to the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where animals live.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.

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How can fossils help us understand extinct animals?

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Fossils provide evidence of what extinct animals looked like and how they lived.

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What does it mean for a species to recover?

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A species recovers when its population increases and it is no longer at risk of extinction.

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What is the difference between endangered and extinct?

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Endangered means a species is at risk of extinction, while extinct means the species no longer exists.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function and provides resources for humans.

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What role do humans play in the extinction of species?

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Humans can contribute to extinction through habitat destruction, pollution, and overhunting.