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WorksheetsEndangered Species
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
An endangered species is
a)
One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
b)
One whose not been spotted after many years.
c)
One whose numbers are abundant.
2.
A species is defined as endangered when it
a)
suffers from damage to its habitat.
b)
suffers from disease or predation.
c)
when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
d)
all of the above
3.
As many as 30 to 50 percent of all species are possibly heading toward extinction by mid-century.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects registered endangered species by removing them from the "take" list which makes it unlawful to
a)
shoot
b)
capture
c)
trap
d)
all of the above
5.
One of the most endangered habitats in the world, as a result of human development, pollution and climate change is
a)
Freshwater systems
b)
desert ecosystems
c)
marine ecosystems
d)
none of the above
6.
What are vulnerable or candidate species?
a)
not in immediate danger but could be soon
b)
species that are no longer endangered
c)
species that have already become extinct with no hope of coming back
d)
none of the above
7.
What is a habitat?
a)
It is an artificial area where wildlife lives.
b)
It is any natural region where wildlife lives undisturbed
c)
It is a protected region created by people to save wildlife.
8.
Which is the most endangered animal group?
a)
Mammals
b)
Amphibians
c)
Insects
9.
Which animal group has become extinct in more quantity?
a)
Snails and slugs
b)
Birds
c)
Mammals
10.
Which is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?
a)
Giant Panda
b)
Dolphin
c)
Blue Whale
d)
Tiger
11.
What is the main cause of extinction of tigers?
a)
hunting
b)
climate change.
c)
disease.
d)
building of new homes
12.
What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?
a)
introducing new species that can cause problems
b)
habitat destruction
c)
illegal hunting
d)
all of the above
13.
Which of the following does not destroy habitats?
a)
building homes
b)
pollution
c)
nature reserves
d)
hunting and trading
14.
Who can help save endangered species?
a)
environmentalist
b)
you
c)
scientists
d)
all of the above!
15.
The world's most endangered species include
a)
Tigers
b)
Elephants
c)
Rhinos
d)
all of the above
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