World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced-08/06-Endangered Species

2.

This largest living lizard is also endangered

Komodo dragon
Gila monster
Anole

Correct Answer

A. Komodo dragon

Explanation

Komodo, «kuh MOH doh», dragon is the largest living lizard. Komodo dragons have become endangered because people destroyed the lizards' habitat or overhunted their prey.

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3.

This endangered big cat is also called the ounce.

Cheetah
Lion
Snow leopard

Correct Answer

A. Snow leopard

Explanation

Snow leopard, sometimes called the ounce, is a large cat that lives high in the mountains of central Asia. A snow leopard has thick, pale gray fur that may show hints of tan. The fur is sprinkled with black spots. A snow leopard uses its long, fluffy tail to help maintain balance on steep, rocky slopes.

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4.

What was the world's first national park?

Yellowstone
Serengeti
Fiordland

Correct Answer

A. Yellowstone

Explanation

Effective wildlife conservation in the United States began in the late 1800's. Congress established Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, in 1872.

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5.

What poses the greatest threat to the survival of a wild species?

Overhunting
Wildlife trade
Loss of habitat

Correct Answer

A. Loss of habitat

Explanation

Loss of habitat poses the greatest threat to the survival of wild species. Most animals and plants are specially adapted to live and reproduce in a specific environment or habitat and cannot survive when it is destroyed.

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6.

What did the International Whaling Commission put a moritorium on in 1982

Killing of whales for scientific research
Commercial whaling
Native people killing whales to live

Correct Answer

A. Commercial whaling

Explanation

The IWC permits native peoples who have traditionally depended on whales for food to continue hunting whales. These peoples include the Inuit (sometimes called Eskimos) of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia. They eat whale blubber, meat, and skin. The commission regulates which whales these people may hunt and the hunting methods used. The IWC also permits the killing of whales for scientific research, a practice that has stirred controversy. In 1982, the IWC voted for a moratorium (temporary halt) on commercial whaling. The moratorium began with the 1985 and the 1986 hunting seasons.

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7.

Which animal is NOT becoming extinct because it is being killed for its meat?

Orangutan
Gorilla
Chimpanzee

Correct Answer

A. Orangutan

Explanation

Wildlife trade involves the capture of animals for pets, zoo specimens, and research subjects, and the killing of animals for their fur or other body parts. The capture of wild animals for commercial use has endangered many species. For example, the Spix's macaw, a parrot of Brazil, is nearly extinct in the wild because so many have been captured for private bird collectors. Many primates, including the orangutan, have become endangered by the illegal killing of the mothers to capture their babies for zoos and pet dealers. Gorillas, chimpanzees, and other primates are killed for their meat, which is sold in African markets.

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8.

This carnivorous plant is endangered.

Pitcher plant
Titan arum
Duckweed

Correct Answer

A. Pitcher plant

Explanation

Endangered plant: Green pitcher plant Sarracenia oreophila Alabama, Georgia Overcollection; habitat destruction

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9.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was first supported by how many countries, but now has the support of 170.

9
38
87

Correct Answer

A. 9

Explanation

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a treaty that aims to control trade in wild animals and plants, their parts, and products derived from them. Over 170 countries around the world have joined the treaty. . Nine countries became the first official parties to the treaty on July 1, 1975. They were Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Nigeria, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, the United States, and Uruguay.

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10.

What is the primary reason orangutans are hunted?

For their meat
To collect their babies as pets
Their orange hair is thought to have medicinal properties

Correct Answer

A. To collect their babies as pets

Explanation

Orangutans once lived throughout southern China and Southeast Asia. Today, they live on only two islands and are in danger of becoming extinct. The chief threats to orangutans include deforestation and hunting. Most hunting is of females to collect their babies for sale as pets. Laws protect the remaining orangutans and preserve their habitat. However, these laws are rarely enforced.

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World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced-08/06-endangered Species

These animals are hunted because some people believe that the horn has magical powers

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This largest living lizard is also endangered

This endangered big cat is also called the ounce.

What was the world's first national park?

What poses the greatest threat to the survival of a wild species?

What did the International Whaling Commission put a moritorium on in 1982

Which animal is NOT becoming extinct because it is being killed for its meat?

This carnivorous plant is endangered.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was first supported by how many countries, but now has the support of 170.

What is the primary reason orangutans are hunted?