Endangered Animals Vocabulary

All the statements below are true about endangered species EXCEPT which statement.

• Many endangered species are at a great risk of extinction in the near future.

• If we don't take action to protect natural habitats, endangered species will begin to thrive in the wild.

• Many endangered species possess a body part people consider to be valuable.

• Millions of dollars are made illegally by hunting and selling endangered plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

It is illegal to buy or sell protected wild plants and animals. This is called__________________________________

• Hibernation

• Pollination

• Keratin

• Trafficking

What human activities are contributing to the loss of biodiversity in nature?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Going to school

• Pollution

• Building factories, agriculture

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Why should we care about plants and animals facing extinction in the wild or in captivity (zoos)?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If an animal is elusive, it is __________________________

• easy to track in the wild.

• friendly to people.

• usually found in large groups.

• difficult to observe and learn about its everyday habits.

Poachers hunt animals without permission and often hunt endangered animals. How do people who are not poachers also cause the deaths of endangered animals? What can be done to stop it?

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5