Extinct and Endangered Animals Quiz

What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

• The animal is in danger of becoming extinct

• The animal no longer lives anywhere in the world

• The animal is found only in zoos and animal preserves

• The animal is at risk of becoming endangered

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Which animal became extinct due to overhunting and habitat destruction?

• Giant panda

• Black rhino

• Bengal tiger

• Mountain gorilla

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How many species of animals are currently endangered or at the risk of becoming extinct?

• Less than 100

• Around 500

• More than 1,000

• More than 7,000

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What is one way you can help protect endangered animals?

• Hunting them responsibly

• Destroying their habitats

• Using more energy

• Recycling and saving energy

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True or False: Extinct animals still live on Earth.

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

• Not mentioned in the text

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Which animal is considered endangered?

• Dinosaur

• Giant panda

• Orangutan

• Blue whale

What is one reason for natural occurring extinction?

• Climate change

• Overhunting

• Pollution

• Deforestation

Which animal became extinct due to a mass extinction event?

• Woolly mammoth

• Dodo bird

• Passenger pigeon

• Sea lion

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What is one way you can contribute to helping endangered animals?

• Hunting them for sport

• Moving them to new habitats

• Planting a garden

• Ignoring their existence

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Which animal is not mentioned as endangered in the text?

• Black rhino

• Chimpanzee

• Giant panda

• Mountain gorilla