ESA quiz

When was the Endangered Species Act (ESA) signed into law?

• January 1, 1980

• April 22, 1970

• July 4, 1976

• December 28, 1973

Who signed the Endangered Species Act into law?

• President Obama

• President Reagan

• President Nixon

• President Trump

The main purpose of the ESA is to protect and _________ imperiled species and their ecosystems.

Which two agencies are primarily responsible for enforcing the ESA?

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management

• Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Geological Survey

Why is the Endangered Species Act considered one of the most powerful environmental laws?

• It focuses on international trade agreements and economic gains from research

• It gives legal protection to species and their habitats, requiring government agencies to prevent further harm

• It is primarily an educational policy with no penalties

CITES means

• The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

• Collection of internationally traded endangered species

• Committee interested in endangered species

• Covenant international for the trade of endemic species

A species is classified as endangered under the ESA when it is in danger to ___________.

What is the purpose of Section 9 of the ESA?

• Provides grants for habitat restoration

• defines key terms in the Act

• Lists endangered species

• Illegal trade and destruction of species

What is the main exception that allow the 'take' of listed species under the ESA?

• For display in zoos

• When an area is overpopulated

• For reproduction

• For research

Why are environmental laws ineffective?

• lack of awareness

• Lack of participation in discussion

• Conflict with other laws

• Difficult to switch cultures.