Which Action Did Congress Take to Help Protect Native Plants and Animals from Extinction?

Which action did Congress take to help protect native plants and animals from extinction?

• Passed the Endangered Species Act

• Established the National Park Service

• Created the Environmental Protection Agency

• Implemented the Clean Air Act

What is the primary purpose of the Endangered Species Act passed by Congress?

• To protect air quality

• To conserve threatened and endangered species

• To regulate hunting seasons

• To promote agricultural development

In what year did Congress pass the Endangered Species Act to protect native species?

• 1965

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

Which government agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• Department of Agriculture

How does the Endangered Species Act help protect ecosystems?

• By banning all human activities in protected areas

• By conserving habitats critical to species survival

• By promoting urban development

• By increasing agricultural land

Which of the following is a key feature of the Endangered Species Act?

• It allows for the hunting of endangered species

• It provides funding for conservation programs

• It focuses solely on plant species

• It deregulates land use

What role do citizens play in the Endangered Species Act?

• They can petition to have a species listed as endangered

• They are required to volunteer in conservation efforts

• They must report all wildlife sightings

• They have no role

Which of the following species was saved from extinction due to the Endangered Species Act?

• Passenger Pigeon

• Bald Eagle

• Dodo

• Tasmanian Tiger

What is a critical habitat as defined by the Endangered Species Act?

• An area where endangered species are hunted

• A region designated for urban development

• A specific geographic area essential for the conservation of a species

• A place where only plants are protected

How does the Endangered Species Act impact federal agencies?

• It requires them to prioritize economic development

• It mandates that they ensure their actions do not harm endangered species

• It allows them to bypass environmental regulations

• It has no impact on federal agencies