De-Extinction Text 1 Quiz

What is de-extinction?

• The process of preserving endangered species in their natural habitats

• The process of bringing back extinct species using biotechnology and DNA samples

• The process of creating new species through genetic modification

• The process of studying the causes of extinction in different species

According to lines 10-11, what is the common belief in conservation biology and environmental ethics regarding extinction?

• Extinction is a temporary state for some species

• Extinction is a natural process that should not be interfered with

• Extinction can be reversed through de-extinction techniques

• Extinction is forever and involves the permanent elimination of a form of life

What motivates scientists working on de-extinction?

• The scientific and technological challenges involved

• The opportunity to study extinct species in their natural habitats

• The need to reduce the causes of extinction

• The desire to create new species through genetic modification

What is one potential benefit of de-extinction for conservation biologists?

• It can divert resources from efforts to conserve currently existing species

• It can reduce the urgency with which we address the causes of extinction

• It can help increase the genetic diversity of small populations or those in captive breeding programs

• It can reverse the effects of habitat destruction and climate change

What is the main concern regarding de-extinction from a species conservation perspective?

• It may lead to the creation of genetically modified organisms

• It may not be scientifically feasible

• It may reduce the urgency to address the causes of extinction

• It may result in the loss of biodiversity

What is the primary cause of extinction that needs to be aggressively reduced?

• Genetic modification

• Captive breeding programs

• Habitat destruction

• De-extinction techniques

What is the potential downside of de-extinction if not kept in proper perspective?

• It may lead to the loss of currently existing species

• It may divert resources from efforts to conserve currently existing species

• It may result in the creation of genetically modified organisms

• It may not be scientifically feasible

What is the ultimate goal of species conservation in the face of extinction crises?

• To create new species through genetic modification

• To study the extinct species in their natural habitats

• To aggressively reduce the causes of extinction

• To focus on de-extinction as the primary solution

What is "Thylacine?"

• A chemical used in the cloning process.

• A prescription drug that impacts DNA

• A topical cream that reduces cellulite

• a large carnivore

What is an ibex?

• A tool used to measure multiple angles

• A carnivorous dinosaur

• A punctuation mark that shows a change in speaker

• A mountain goat