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Below is an Endangered Species Awareness Quiz. In the world today, according to conservationists, there are a lot of animals that are facing extinction-level threats, and there are measures that have been put in place to safeguard them. If you are a believer in protecting our animals, this quiz is for you. Be sure to give it a try!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is something you learned in the section about the Galapagos tortoises?

    • A.

      Mountain lions ate the Galapagos tortoise eggs.

    • B.

      The tortoises killed all the rats on the Galapagos Islands.

    • C.

      The number of Galapagos tortoises has gone down.

    • D.

      Galapagos tortoises do not live long compared with us.

    Correct Answer
    C. The number of Galapagos tortoises has gone down.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The number of Galapagos tortoises has gone down." This answer is supported by the information provided in the question. The other options do not directly address the topic of the section, which is about the Galapagos tortoises. The fact that the number of Galapagos tortoises has decreased suggests a decline in their population, indicating a potential threat to their survival.

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  • 2. 

    How are mountain gorillas similar to humans?

    • A.

      Gorillas and humans are both primates.

    • B.

      They both have opposable thumbs and walk on two legs.

    • C.

      Just like people, the baby gorilla can't walk until it is one year old.

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Mountain gorillas are similar to humans in several ways. Firstly, both gorillas and humans are primates, belonging to the same biological order. Secondly, they both have opposable thumbs, which allow them to grasp and manipulate objects. Additionally, both species are bipedal, meaning they walk on two legs. Lastly, similar to humans, baby gorillas are not able to walk until they reach one year of age. Therefore, all of the above statements are correct and demonstrate the similarities between mountain gorillas and humans.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is a reason that animals are endangered?

    • A.

      People kill animals for fur or souvenirs.

    • B.

      People replant the forest they cut down.

    • C.

      People place animals in zoos to breed them.

    • D.

      People donate money to charities.

    Correct Answer
    A. People kill animals for fur or souvenirs.
    Explanation
    The reason that animals are endangered is because people kill them for fur or souvenirs. This is a form of illegal hunting and poaching, where animals are targeted for their valuable body parts or as trophies. This activity disrupts the natural balance of ecosystems and threatens the survival of many species. The demand for fur and souvenirs drives the illegal wildlife trade, causing populations to decline and some species to become critically endangered or even extinct.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following restates the main idea of page 29?

    • A.

      Animals are disappearing because of poachers and farmers.

    • B.

      We should learn everything that we can about endangered animals so we can help them.

    • C.

      Whooping cranes are some of the most beautiful birds found in North America.

    Correct Answer
    B. We should learn everything that we can about endangered animals so we can help them.
    Explanation
    The correct answer restates the main idea of page 29, which is that we should learn everything we can about endangered animals in order to help them. This implies that the page discusses the importance of acquiring knowledge about endangered animals and using that knowledge to take action in their protection.

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  • 5. 

    A word that means the same thing as thriving is:

    • A.

      Dwindling

    • B.

      Growing

    • C.

      Fading

    • D.

      Increasing

    Correct Answer
    B. Growing
    Explanation
    The word "thriving" implies a state of flourishing or prospering. Similarly, the word "growing" suggests progress, advancement, or development. Both words convey a positive sense of expansion and success. Therefore, "growing" is an appropriate synonym for "thriving."

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  • 6. 

    Read the following sentence. "Elephants are endangered because of two problems - poachers and farmers...poachers kill elephants for their valuable ivory tusks."   Poachers are - 

    • A.

      People who are concerned for animals.

    • B.

      People who study animals.

    • C.

      People who bring animals food.

    • D.

      People who kill animals illegally.

    Correct Answer
    D. People who kill animals illegally.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "people who kill animals illegally." This is because the sentence states that poachers kill elephants for their valuable ivory tusks, indicating that they engage in illegal activities.

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  • 7. 

    The base word of feasting is:

    • A.

      East

    • B.

      Fast

    • C.

      Sting

    • D.

      Feast

    Correct Answer
    D. Feast
    Explanation
    The base word of "feasting" is "feast". The word "feasting" is derived from the base word "feast" by adding the suffix "-ing" which indicates the present participle tense. The base word "feast" refers to a large and elaborate meal or a celebratory gathering where people eat and drink in abundance.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following words means the OPPOSITE of exotic?

    • A.

      Different

    • B.

      Unusual

    • C.

      Normal

    • D.

      Strange

    Correct Answer
    C. Normal
    Explanation
    The word "exotic" refers to something that is foreign, unusual, or out of the ordinary. On the other hand, "normal" means something that is common, usual, or typical. Therefore, "normal" is the opposite of "exotic" as it represents something that is familiar and ordinary rather than unique or unusual.

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