April 15 Giant Pandas and Conservation

What is the main food source for giant pandas?

• Fish

• Bamboo

• Grass

• Leaves

Why are giant pandas considered a threatened species?

• They have too many predators

• They cannot find enough water

• Deforestation has reduced their habitat

• They are hunted for their fur

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What is the purpose of the program between the U.S. and China regarding pandas?

• To train pandas for circus acts

• To sell pandas as pets

• To work on conservation efforts

• To build more zoos

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What does the term "deforestation" mean?

• Planting new trees

• The act of cutting down or burning all the trees in an area

• Protecting animal habitats

• Building new forests

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What are "reserves" in the context of animal conservation?

• Areas where animals are hunted

• Protected areas where animals can live and breed safely

• Places where animals are trained

• Zoos where animals are displayed

How do giant pandas travel from China to the U.S.?

• By ship

• By train

• By flight

• By car

Why are pandas in U.S. zoos important?

• They are used for entertainment

• They help with conservation efforts

• They are easy to take care of

• They are native to the U.S.

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Will the National Zoo get to keep Bao Li and Qing Bao forever?

• Yes, they will stay forever

• No, they will return to China in 2034

• Yes, but only for a few years

• No, they will go to another zoo

What is one of the rules set by the FAA for drone use?

• Drones must stay within the user's sight

• Drones can fly anywhere

• Drones must be painted red

• Drones can only be used at night

What is one reason critics are concerned about drones?

• They are too expensive

• They can be hard to monitor

• They are too slow

• They are too colorful