Endangered Species

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main cause of extinction of tigers?
hunting
climate change.
disease.
building of new homes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When a species is so rare that it may become extinct it is considered _______________.
diverse
endangered
well camouflaged
recovered
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 2002, fewer than 200 Siberian tigers remained in the wild due to overhunting and habitat destruction. If this trend continues, what will most likely happen to the Siberian tiger species?
they may decrease to the point of extinction
they may develop into a new species
they will increase in number
they will find a new place to live
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did the Endangered Species Act affect species of animals such as the American alligator and the American bald eagle?
It required that animals near extinction be raised in zoos
It required that paintings and sculptures be made of all extinct species
It required protection for animals that are near extinction
It required appropriate hunting fees for animals that are near extinction
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Key deer are the smallest species of deer found in North America. Clearing the land to build houses has slowly destroyed their habitat. Laws do not allow the deer to be hunted as the species is in danger of dying out. The Key deer can be classified as ________.
a thriving species
an extinct species
a balanced species
an endangered species
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Many animals and plants are in danger of extinction. Scientists believe we are in the midst of the 6th mass extinction. Many things but most believe man is playing a large roll in this extreme extinction. Identify the statements that could lead to putting a population at risk for extinction. Select all that apply.
National parks established
Forests cleared for farmland
Climate change leading to increased ocean temperatures
Small populations with limited genetic diversity
Man introducing new predatory species to an area Climate
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which factor has been the main cause of many species becoming endangered or extinct?
loss of habitat
oil spills
hunting
global warming
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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