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Endangered Species: A Race Against Time

Description: Test your knowledge about the urgent issue of endangered species and the race against time to protect them.
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Which of these species is not critically endangered?

  1. Black Rhino

  2. Giant Panda

  3. Blue Whale

  4. Cheetah


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cheetah is classified as Vulnerable, while the Black Rhino, Giant Panda, and Blue Whale are all critically endangered.

What is the primary cause of species endangerment?

  1. Habitat Loss

  2. Climate Change

  3. Pollution

  4. Overexploitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat loss due to deforestation, urbanization, and other human activities is the leading cause of species endangerment.

Which country has the highest number of endangered species?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Madagascar

  4. Colombia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil is home to the highest number of endangered species, due to its vast and diverse ecosystems.

What is the estimated number of plant and animal species that have gone extinct in the last century?

  1. 100,000

  2. 1,000,000

  3. 10,000,000

  4. 100,000,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is estimated that over 100,000 plant and animal species have gone extinct in the last century, a rate much higher than the natural rate of extinction.

Which international agreement aims to prevent the extinction of endangered species?

  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. Kyoto Protocol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CITES is an international agreement that aims to prevent the extinction of endangered species by regulating international trade in wildlife.

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

  1. Rewilding

  2. Translocation

  3. Rehabilitation

  4. Conservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rewilding refers to the process of reintroducing a species to its former habitat, often with the goal of restoring a natural ecosystem.

Which species was declared extinct in the wild in 2011?

  1. Javan Rhino

  2. Baiji

  3. Golden Toad

  4. Passenger Pigeon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Baiji, also known as the Chinese river dolphin, was declared extinct in the wild in 2011 due to habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing.

What is the name of the international organization dedicated to the conservation of nature and natural resources?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IUCN is an international organization that works to conserve nature and natural resources, and is responsible for maintaining the Red List of Threatened Species.

Which species has been successfully brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts?

  1. California Condor

  2. Black-footed Ferret

  3. Giant Panda

  4. Golden Lion Tamarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The California Condor was successfully brought back from the brink of extinction through a captive breeding and reintroduction program.

What is the term used to describe the loss of biodiversity?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Extinction

  4. Biodegradation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Extinction refers to the loss of a species from the Earth, while deforestation, pollution, and biodegradation are processes that can contribute to extinction.

Which country has the highest rate of deforestation?

  1. Brazil

  2. Indonesia

  3. Democratic Republic of Congo

  4. Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brazil has the highest rate of deforestation, primarily due to the expansion of agriculture and cattle ranching.

What is the name of the global initiative aimed at reducing the rate of biodiversity loss?

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

  2. Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  3. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  4. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CBD is a global initiative that aims to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources.

Which species is known for its long migrations and is facing threats from overfishing and habitat loss?

  1. Blue Whale

  2. Salmon

  3. Monarch Butterfly

  4. Sea Turtle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Blue Whale is known for its long migrations and is facing threats from overfishing and habitat loss.

What is the term used to describe the process of protecting and restoring natural habitats?

  1. Conservation

  2. Reforestation

  3. Rewilding

  4. Preservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation refers to the process of protecting and restoring natural habitats and species, while reforestation, rewilding, and preservation are specific strategies used in conservation.

Which species is known for its ability to change color and is threatened by habitat loss and illegal trade?

  1. Chameleon

  2. Octopus

  3. Praying Mantis

  4. Seahorse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chameleons are known for their ability to change color and are threatened by habitat loss and illegal trade.

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