Endangered Species

An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  
• One whose not been spotted after many years.
• One whose numbers are abundant.

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A species is defined as endangered when it

• suffers from damage to its habitat.
• suffers from disease or predation.
• when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects registered endangered species by removing them from the "take" list which makes it unlawful to

• shoot
• capture
• trap
• all of the above

What is the main cause of extinction of tigers?

• hunting
• climate change.
• disease.
• building of new homes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following does not destroy habitats?

• building homes
• pollution
• nature reserves
• hunting and trading

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Who can help save endangered species?

• environmentalist
• you
• scientists
• all of the above!

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The world's most endangered species include

• Tigers
• Elephants
• Rhinos
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

• Something once lived but no longer exists.
• Animals that is at risk of extinction.
• Place that protects animals at risk.

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Why is it important to protect and conserve animal species?

• So that the animal have food to eat.
• So that the animal have a place to stay.
• So that we can see the animal on Earth in the future.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

An animal that might become endangered if nothing is done is considered __________.

• extirpated

• threatened

• extinct

• vulnerable

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