Extinction and Endangered Species

Which of the following is NOT cause for species to become endangered or extinct?

• Invasive species

• Habitat loss

• Reducing habitat loss

• Anthropogenic climate change

• Hunting/poaching

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An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at a very high risk of extinction

• One whose not been spotted after many years.

• One whose numbers are abundant.

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at an extremely high risk of extinction

A critically endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at a very high risk of extinction

• One whose not been spotted after many years.

• One whose numbers are abundant.

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at an extremely high risk of extinction

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A critically endangered species has a greater risk of becoming extinct than an endangered species.

• False

• True

Which of the following does not destroy habitats?

• building homes
• pollution
• nature reserves
• hunting and trading

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Who can help save endangered species?

• environmentalist
• you
• scientists
• all of the above!

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What does it mean when an animal is endangered?

• Something once lived but no longer exists.
• Animals that is at risk of extinction.
• Place that protects animals at risk.

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What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

• Something once lived but no longer exists.
• Animals that is at risk of extinction.
• Place that protects animals at risk.

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What is NOT a reason for the extinction of the Dodo Bird?

• Hunted by People
• Pets from settlers eating the Dodo Birds eggs
• Dodo birds drowned in the ocean
• Dodo birds habitat was destroyed

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The endangered black rhinos is hunted for what?

• its horns

• its eyes

• its meat

• Tusks/ivory

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