A construction project is causing the destruction of a nearby forest. Which consequence might this have on the species living in the forest?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat destruction

• Climate change

• Natural selection

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Avery, Mia, and Luna are discussing various activities related to wildlife. Which of the following activities mentioned by them is an example of poaching?

• Hunting for food

• Protecting habitats

• Conserving resources

• Illegal hunting and trade

Arjun and Scarlett are discussing ways to prevent poaching of endangered species. What is a potential solution they could suggest?

• Increasing penalties for poachers

• Encouraging hunting for sport

• Promoting exotic pet trade

• Removing endangered species from the wild

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Michael, William, and Maya are discussing the reasons why koala bears are considered endangered. What is the main reason they mention?

• They are overpopulated

• They have broad food requirements

• They are threatened by wildfires

• They are resistant to climate change

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Maya, Anika, and Jackson are studying the impact of invasive species in their local park. They noticed a new species of plant that wasn't there before. What could be the impact of this invasive plant species on the native plants in the park?

• They promote biodiversity

• They have no impact

• They outcompete native species

• They protect endangered species

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Michael, Aria, and Anika are studying the effects of climate change on polar bears. They are trying to understand how climate change affects polar bears. What did they find?

• It increases the polar bear population

• It expands the polar bear habitat

• It shifts the polar bear habitats

• It improves the polar bear's adaptability

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Rohan, Kai, and Isla are part of a school project on environmental conservation. They are discussing strategies to protect endangered species. What is one strategy they could propose?

• Increasing surface water pollution in their city

• Regulating forest logging in their local community

• Preserving intact forest ecosystems in their country

• Encouraging habitat destruction in their neighborhood

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Ethan, Noah, and Mason are participating in a school debate on international conventions. They are discussing the Convention on the International Trade of Exotic Species. What is the purpose of this convention?

• To promote the trade of exotic species

• To monitor the import and export of exotic species

• To protect endangered species

• To regulate surface water pollutants

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Rohan, Mason, and Luna are participating in a school debate on wildlife conservation. They are discussing the role of the Endangered Species Act in the United States. What is the primary role of this act?

• To promote hunting of endangered species

• To regulate forest logging

• To designate species as endangered or threatened

• To encourage habitat destruction

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During a school project, Mia, William, and Jackson are researching various species. They come across the IUCN Red List. What does this list assess?

• The population size of endangered species

• The habitat requirements of endangered species

• The conservation status of species

• The threats to endangered species