WILDLIFE TRADE ON TABLE IN GLOBAL TALKS

WILDLIFE TRADE ON TABLE IN GLOBAL TALKS

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the global impact of poaching, focusing on the illegal ivory trade and its consequences for elephants. It highlights the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the ongoing debate over the ivory trade ban. The plight of endangered species, including whales, sharks, and tigers, is examined, with emphasis on threats like habitat destruction and poaching. The role of traditional medicine in endangering tigers is also explored, alongside China's discreet lobbying to reopen trade in farmed tiger products.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of elephants killed by poachers each year?

10,000

40,000

20,000

30,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?

To protect only plant species

To promote economic growth

To balance environmental and economic needs

To ban all wildlife trade

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are advocating for loosening restrictions on the ivory trade?

South Africa and Zimbabwe

Namibia and Zambia

Tanzania and Uganda

Kenya and Botswana

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the threats faced by tigers, as mentioned in the video?

Overfishing and pollution

Climate change and deforestation

Urbanization and agriculture

Habitat encroachment and traditional medicine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be the effect of tiger bones in traditional Chinese medicine?

Cure for cancer

Increase male potency

Improve eyesight

Boost immune system

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