Endangered Vulnerable

An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  
• One whose not been spotted after many years.
• One whose numbers are abundant.

A species is defined as endangered when it

• suffers from damage to its habitat.
• suffers from disease or predation.
• when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
• all of the above

As many as 30 to 50 percent of all species are possibly heading toward extinction by mid-century.

• True
• False

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects registered endangered species by removing them from the "take" list which makes it unlawful to

• shoot
• capture
• trap
• all of the above

One of the most endangered habitats in the world, as a result of human development, pollution and climate change is

• Freshwater systems
• desert ecosystems
• marine ecosystems
• none of the above

What are vulnerable or candidate species?

• not in immediate danger but could be soon
• species that are no longer endangered
• species that have already become extinct with no hope of coming back
• none of the above

What is a habitat?

• It is an artificial area where wildlife lives.
•  It is any natural region where wildlife lives undisturbed
• It is a protected region created by people to save wildlife.

Which is the most endangered animal group?

• Mammals
• Amphibians
• Insects

Which animal group has become extinct in more quantity?

• Snails and slugs
•  Birds
• Mammals

Which is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?

• Giant Panda
• Dolphin
• Blue Whale
• Tiger