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Endangered Species: A Call for Global Action

Description: Endangered Species: A Call for Global Action
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What is the primary cause of species endangerment?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Overexploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat loss and fragmentation, primarily driven by human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture, is the leading cause of species endangerment.

Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species and their habitats?

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

  2. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  3. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

What is the IUCN Red List, and how does it contribute to species conservation?

  1. A comprehensive list of all known species on Earth

  2. A global assessment of the conservation status of species

  3. A database of threatened and endangered species

  4. A directory of organizations working on species conservation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IUCN Red List is a global assessment of the conservation status of species, providing information on the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies.

Which species is known as the 'King of the Jungle' and is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching?

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. Rhinoceros


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tiger, known as the 'King of the Jungle,' is critically endangered due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and poaching for its fur, bones, and other body parts.

What is the primary threat to marine species, leading to their endangerment?

  1. Overfishing

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. Habitat destruction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Overfishing, the excessive harvesting of fish stocks beyond sustainable levels, is the primary threat to marine species, leading to their endangerment.

Which plant species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trade, and is known for its medicinal properties?

  1. Ginseng

  2. Aloe vera

  3. Saffron

  4. Cinchona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ginseng, a plant species known for its medicinal properties, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trade.

What is the role of protected areas in species conservation?

  1. Providing safe havens for endangered species

  2. Promoting sustainable use of natural resources

  3. Raising awareness about conservation issues

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Protected areas play a crucial role in species conservation by providing safe havens for endangered species, promoting sustainable use of natural resources, and raising awareness about conservation issues.

Which bird species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting, and is known for its vibrant plumage?

  1. Spix's Macaw

  2. Golden Eagle

  3. Bald Eagle

  4. Peregrine Falcon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spix's Macaw, a bird species known for its vibrant plumage, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.

What is the term used to describe the process of reintroducing a species to its former habitat?

  1. Rewilding

  2. Translocation

  3. Assisted migration

  4. Conservation breeding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rewilding is the process of reintroducing a species to its former habitat, aiming to restore ecological balance and biodiversity.

Which amphibian species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the chytrid fungus, and is known for its poisonous skin?

  1. Golden Poison Frog

  2. Poison Dart Frog

  3. Red-Eyed Tree Frog

  4. African Bullfrog


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Poison Frog, known for its poisonous skin, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the chytrid fungus.

What is the term used to describe the illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products?

  1. Wildlife trafficking

  2. Poaching

  3. Smuggling

  4. Biopiracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wildlife trafficking is the illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products, including live animals, animal parts, and derivatives.

Which reptile species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trade, and is known for its distinctive shell?

  1. Hawksbill Turtle

  2. Green Turtle

  3. Loggerhead Turtle

  4. Leatherback Turtle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hawksbill Turtle, known for its distinctive shell, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trade.

What is the term used to describe the process of reducing or eliminating threats to a species, thereby improving its conservation status?

  1. Species recovery

  2. Habitat restoration

  3. Conservation management

  4. Sustainable use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Species recovery is the process of reducing or eliminating threats to a species, thereby improving its conservation status.

Which primate species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting, and is known for its intelligence and social behavior?

  1. Chimpanzee

  2. Orangutan

  3. Gorilla

  4. Lemur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chimpanzee, known for its intelligence and social behavior, is critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.

What is the term used to describe the process of conserving species and their habitats through sustainable use and management practices?

  1. Sustainable use

  2. Conservation management

  3. Habitat restoration

  4. Species recovery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable use is the process of conserving species and their habitats through sustainable use and management practices.

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