"Ban Zoos" Understanding Key Vocabulary

What does "conservation" mean?

• The management of urban development

• The act of deforestation

• The exploration of outer space

• The protection and preservation of natural environments and wildlife

What does "ethics" refer to?

• A method of teaching cooking techniques

• Moral principles that govern behavior

• The study of human behavior

• Guidelines for playing sports

What is "captivity"?

• The act of being celebrated or honored

• The condition of being in a state of bliss

• The condition of being imprisoned or confined

• The state of being in a natural habitat

What is a "habitat"?

• The natural home or environment of an animal or plant

• A geographical location

• A form of transportation

• A type of animal

What does "endangered"

• Common in urban areas

• Known for their speed

• At serious risk of extinction

• At risk of being overpopulated

What does "welfare" refer to?

• Government assistance programs

• Financial aid for education

• Social security benefits

• The health, happiness, and well-being of a person or group

What does "biodiversity" mean?

• The process of recycling waste for the same type of animal

• The measurement of climate change as decided by the human species

• The classification of animals and their uses in the environment

• The variety of life in the world or a particular habitat

What is "pollution"?

• The release of clean air into the atmosphere

• The act of recycling materials

• The introduction of harmful substances into the environment

• The process of creating new species of plants

What does "sustainable" mean?

• a) Capable of being maintained over the long term

• b) A type of energy that control the power of yourself

• c) The act of building houses and setting up new lives

• d) The process of cooking food and serving it to people

What is an "ecosystem"?

• A form of government that unites all animals

• A geographical location that only birds can find

• A type of animal that can co-exist with humans

• A community of living organisms (animals, etc.) and their environment