Word Vocab_Endangered Species

What does "Endangered species" mean?

• A species at risk of extinction

• A species that is very common

• A species that is found only in zoos

• A species that is very large

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is "Extinction"?

• The process of a species becoming more common

• The disappearance of a species from Earth

• The increase in population of a species

• The migration of a species to a new habitat

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is "Conservation"?

• The act of using resources without care

• The protection and preservation of natural resources

• The process of creating new species

• The destruction of wildlife habitats

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Wildlife" refer to?

• Animals that live in cities

• Only large animals like elephants and tigers

• Pets that people keep at home

• Plants and animals in their natural environment

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is an "Ecosystem"?

• A group of people living together

• A community of living organisms and their environment

• A type of animal

• A place where people work

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Environment" mean?

• The weather in a specific area

• A place where people gather

• The surroundings in which an organism lives

• The study of animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is "Habitat loss"?

• The increase of new homes

• The destruction of natural living spaces

• The creation of parks

• The protection of endangered species

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Vulnerable" mean?

• Strong and unbreakable

• Always safe and protected

• Uncommon and rare

• At risk of being harmed or attacked

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What are "Rare/Exotic species"?

• Unusual species that are not often seen

• Common animals found everywhere

• Animals that live in urban areas

• Animals that are always in zoos

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "Human impact" refer to?

• The positive effects of human activities

• The study of human behavior

• The influence of human activities on the environment

• The improvements in technology

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4