Endangered Species Act

What law was passed in 1973 to protect endangered species?

• The Wildlife Conservation Act

• The Endangered Species Act

• The Lacey Act

• The Environmental Protection Act

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Which species went extinct in 1914 due to insufficient protection?

• Passenger pigeon

• Bald eagle

• Peregrine falcon

• American bison

Who created the Environmental Protection Agency?

• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• President Richard Nixon

• The U.S. Congress

• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

What was the main cause of the 1969 oil spill off the coast of California?

• An oil rig rupture

• Illegal dumping of oil

• A shipwreck

• A natural disaster

Which act did Congress pass first to protect wildlife?

• The Endangered Species Conservation Act

• The Endangered Species Preservation Act

• The Lacey Act

• The Endangered Species Act

What does the Endangered Species Act protect besides animals?

• Historical monuments

• Plants and invertebrates

• National parks

• Ocean reefs

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Which of the following species was NOT mentioned as having recovered?

• Gray wolves

• Bald eagles

• Channel Island foxes

• American alligators

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What is the first step taken when a species is added to the endangered species list?

• Restricting the sale of the species

• Breeding the animal

• Monitoring the population

• Reducing or stopping the main threat

How long does it take on average for a species to recover according to a study?

• 10 years

• 25 years

• 50 years

• 5 years

What was the first federal wildlife-protection law called?

• The Federal Wildlife Act

• The Animal Conservation Act

• The Lacey Act

• The Wildlife Protection Act