Questions and Answers
What is the primary goal of conserving endangered species?
Which of the following is NOT a major threat to endangered species?
What is the term for the process of species disappearing from the face of the Earth?
Why are many endangered species found in tropical regions?
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What is the purpose of the IUCN Red List?
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Study Notes
Conservation of Endangered Species
- The primary goal of conserving endangered species is to prevent their extinction and preserve their natural populations.
Threats to Endangered Species
- Habitat destruction and fragmentation, overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and human population growth are major threats to endangered species.
- The correct answer is "Natural Evolution" as it is not a major threat to endangered species.
Extinction
- The term for the process of species disappearing from the face of the Earth is extinction.
Tropical Regions and Endangered Species
- Many endangered species are found in tropical regions due to the high level of biodiversity and endemism in these areas, making them more vulnerable to extinction.
IUCN Red List
- The purpose of the IUCN Red List is to categorize and document species based on their conservation status, providing a global standard for measuring the extinction risk of species.
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Test your knowledge about the conservation of endangered species, including the primary goals, major threats, and the IUCN Red List.
