EXTINCT, ENDANGERED & INVASIVE SPECIES

An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  
• One whose not been spotted after many years.
• One whose numbers are abundant.

What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?

• introducing new species that  can cause problems 
• habitat destruction
• illegal hunting 
• all of the above

Who can help save endangered species?

• environmentalist
• you
• scientists
• all of the above!

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The world's most endangered species include

• Tigers
• Elephants
• Rhinos
• all of the above

If a species no longer exists on Earth, it is considered to be...

• new

• endangered

• extinct

• short-listed

If a species is in danger of extinction in the foreseeable future, it is considered to be...

• remote

• re-listed

• extinct

• endangered

If a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future, it is considered to be...

• prevalent

• threatened

• endangered

• short-listed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the following animals have in common?

• They are all endangered species.
• They are all extinct.

What does the following animals have in common?

• They are all endangered species.
• They are all extinct.

Any species in which every last member has died. 

• Invasive
• Pest
• Extinct
• Weeds