Endangered Species

In what U.S. state are half of the world's bald eagles found? a. Alaska b. Texas c. California d. Wisconsin

As of October 2000, how many plants and animals in the United States were listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act? a. 1,623 b. 852 c. 1,792 d. 1,025

In what ways do people try to save rhinos? a. fencing rhinos into protected areas b. cutting off their horns c. providing armed guards to ward off poachers d. all of the above

In what ways do zoos help endangered animals? a. They educate people about endangered animals. b. Zoo scientists study endangered animals. c. They establish captive breeding programs for endangered species. d. All of the above

2. What percentage of the species listed as endangered or threatened by extinction have been saved by conservation initiatives resulting from the Endangered Species Act? a. 100% b. 99% c. 65.2% d. 25%

How much of the Earth's land is covered by forests? 5%, 10%, 15% or 30%?

Nearly ________ percent of mammal species are globally threatened with extinction? a. 25 b. 3 c. 65 d. none of the above

1. An endangered species is _____________ that will become extinct if its populations continue to decline. a. any species of animal b. any species of plant c. any species of animal, plant, or other living organism d. none of the above

What percentage of crops are dependent on bee pollination in the U.S.? 100%, 90%, 65% or 30%?

True or False: Deforestation is a leading cause of global warming in the world.

How many trees does it take to provide a day's supply of oxygen for 4 people? 1/10/50/100?

What are the greatest threats facing endangered species? a. habitat destruction b. illegal hunting c. introducing new species that can cause problems d. all of the above

Hedgehogs are endangered in the UK. True or false?

Just one plant may provide food and/or shelter to more than how many species of animals? a. 30 species b. 1 species c. 10 species d. none

Nearly 40% of the 11,000 different bird species on Earth are experiencing a significant increase. True or false?

What once-endangered animal is the national symbol of the United States? a. grizzly bear b. Florida panther c. bald eagle d. timber wolf

Of the 44,838 species that have been studied by scientists, about what percentage is threatened with extinction? a. 38% b. 89% c. 2% d. 15%

How many species have disappeared in the last 500 years? a. 3,200 b. 1,250 c. 816 d. 362

What did whooping cranes follow from Wisconsin to Florida in a simulated migration? a. an octopus b. a boat c. a plane d. a bus

Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles. True or false?

The Sumatran Rhino's total population is estimated at: a. under 80 b. 250-400 c. 600—1,000 d. 2,500—3,000

Poaching is a severe threat to elephants. How many elephants are killed every day for their tusks? 15/50/100/175?

How can you help protect endangered animals from extinction? a. reduce, recycle, and reuse b. protect natural habitats c. landscape with native plants d. all of the above