These Countries Are Cheating
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason the IUCN's official count of extinct species is lower than the actual number?
The IUCN has unlimited resources to track all species.
The IUCN includes all known species in their count.
The IUCN only tracks species that have gone extinct since 1500.
The IUCN counts extinct species from prehistoric times.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are some species considered 'missing' rather than extinct?
They have been seen recently.
They are protected by environmental laws.
They are not endangered.
They haven't been spotted for a long time but could still exist.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a species rediscovered after being presumed extinct?
Tasmanian tiger
Passenger pigeon
Seychelles giant tortoise
Dodo bird
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk of declaring a species extinct too early?
It increases the species' population.
It ensures the species is protected.
It might end environmental protections keeping the species alive.
It could lead to increased sightings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the IUCN keep some species in 'extinction limbo'?
To increase the number of extinct species.
To ensure they are not prematurely declared extinct and lose protection.
To reduce the number of endangered species.
To make it easier to track all species.
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