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Which of the following poses the greatest direct threat to the survival of bluefin tuna?
Which of the following poses the greatest direct threat to the survival of bluefin tuna?
- The decrease in ocean plantlife.
- An increase in the number of natural predators.
- Unrestricted fishing practices targeting them. (correct)
- Natural disasters affecting their breeding grounds.
What is a key difference between an animal being 'endangered' versus an animal being 'threatened'?
What is a key difference between an animal being 'endangered' versus an animal being 'threatened'?
- Endangered means the species is closer to extinction than threatened. (correct)
- Threatened animals still have large populations while endangered animals do not.
- Endangered animals are actively hunted, threatened animals are not.
- Endangered animals always live in national parks, threatened animals do not.
What is the difference between destroy
and disappear
?
What is the difference between destroy
and disappear
?
- There is no difference. These words are interchangeable.
- `Destroy` refers to damaging something until it ceases to exist, while `disappear` means to simply vanish without any damage. (correct)
- `Destroy` only applies to physical objects; `disappear` applies to abstract concepts.
- `Destroy` is a natural process while `disappear` requires human intervention.
What ecological role do gorillas primarily play in their rainforest habitat that makes their conservation important?
What ecological role do gorillas primarily play in their rainforest habitat that makes their conservation important?
What characteristics of leatherback turtles make them particularly vulnerable to human impact and require specific conservation efforts?
What characteristics of leatherback turtles make them particularly vulnerable to human impact and require specific conservation efforts?
Why is the concept of a 'national park' important for wildlife conservation on a larger scale?
Why is the concept of a 'national park' important for wildlife conservation on a larger scale?
What is the main difference between a poacher and a hunter?
What is the main difference between a poacher and a hunter?
In the context of protecting endangered species, what does 'prevent' mean, and why is it important?
In the context of protecting endangered species, what does 'prevent' mean, and why is it important?
How does the existence of rainforests impact global climate patterns and why is their existence important?
How does the existence of rainforests impact global climate patterns and why is their existence important?
Which natural adaptations enable snow leopards to survive in their high-altitude, freezing habitats?
Which natural adaptations enable snow leopards to survive in their high-altitude, freezing habitats?
What is the significance of understanding different 'species' for effective conservation planning?
What is the significance of understanding different 'species' for effective conservation planning?
What is the primary environmental role of bamboo in an ecosystem?
What is the primary environmental role of bamboo in an ecosystem?
Besides warmth and fashion, why else might humans need to wear a 'coat'?
Besides warmth and fashion, why else might humans need to wear a 'coat'?
How does the health of coral reefs impact marine biodiversity and what makes their well-being important?
How does the health of coral reefs impact marine biodiversity and what makes their well-being important?
Why is the ability to 'glide' important for certain animals in their natural habitats?
Why is the ability to 'glide' important for certain animals in their natural habitats?
If a conservation organization aims to protect a forest area to support a local wildlife population, which unit of measurement would they most likely use to assess the scale of the land?
If a conservation organization aims to protect a forest area to support a local wildlife population, which unit of measurement would they most likely use to assess the scale of the land?
What would happen to the Arctic ecosystem if polar bears were to disappear completely?
What would happen to the Arctic ecosystem if polar bears were to disappear completely?
How do predator species impact the ecosystem?
How do predator species impact the ecosystem?
What does it mean when scientists say a species is able to roam
freely?
What does it mean when scientists say a species is able to roam
freely?
How does an animal shell protect an animal?
How does an animal shell protect an animal?
What factors might influence a species' ability to 'survive' in a changing environment?
What factors might influence a species' ability to 'survive' in a changing environment?
Why do elephants have tusks?
Why do elephants have tusks?
In what situations might an animal whisper
?
In what situations might an animal whisper
?
Which of the following best describes the impact of habitat destruction on bluefin tuna populations?
Which of the following best describes the impact of habitat destruction on bluefin tuna populations?
If a species is identified as endangered, what are some immediate conservation efforts that might be implemented to protect it?
If a species is identified as endangered, what are some immediate conservation efforts that might be implemented to protect it?
How can national parks effectively balance conservation with human recreation and tourism?
How can national parks effectively balance conservation with human recreation and tourism?
Which efforts are the most effective in combating poaching and protecting vulnerable animal species?
Which efforts are the most effective in combating poaching and protecting vulnerable animal species?
What are the long-term implications if rainforest destruction continues at the current rate?
What are the long-term implications if rainforest destruction continues at the current rate?
Flashcards
Bluefin tuna
Bluefin tuna
A large fish that lives in the ocean.
Endangered
Endangered
A type of animal or plant that soon might not exist anymore because there are very few left.
Destroy
Destroy
To end the existence of something by damaging it so badly.
Disappear
Disappear
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Gorilla
Gorilla
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Leatherback turtle
Leatherback turtle
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National Park
National Park
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Poacher
Poacher
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Prevent
Prevent
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Rainforest
Rainforest
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Snow leopard
Snow leopard
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Species
Species
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Bamboo
Bamboo
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Coat
Coat
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Coral
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Glide
Glide
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Hectare
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Polar bear
Polar bear
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Predator
Predator
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Roam
Roam
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Shell
Shell
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Survive
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Tusk
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Whisper
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Study Notes
Vocabulary for Protecting Wild Animals
- Bluefin tuna is a large fish living in the ocean.
- Endangered refers to a type of animal or plant that is at risk of disappearing because very few are left.
- To destroy is to end the existence of something by damaging it severely.
- To disappear is to cease to exist.
- A gorilla is a large, strong animal that looks similar to a monkey.
- Leatherback turtle is an animal with a thick, curved shell covering its body.
- National park is an area of countryside or fresh water protected by the state.
- A poacher is someone who illegally catches animals.
- To prevent is to stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.
- A rainforest is a thick forest in a hot and wet part of the world.
- A snow leopard is a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots.
- Species refers to a group of animals or plants of the same kind.
- Bamboo is a tall tropical plant with hollow stems, often used to make furniture.
- A coat is an outer piece of clothing with sleeves, usually worn over other clothes for warmth.
- Coral is a hard pink, red, or white substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals.
- To glide is to move smoothly and quietly, as if without effort.
- A hectare is a unit for measuring an area of land, equal to 10,000 square meters.
- A polar bear is a large white bear that lives near the North Pole.
- A predator is an animal that kills and eats other animals.
- To roam means to walk or travel all over a place.
- Shell is the hard part that protects the body of an animal such as a crab, turtle, or snail.
- To survive is to continue to live after an accident, war, or illness.
- A tusk is one of the two long pointed teeth that grow outside the mouth of animals such as elephants.
- To whisper is to talk very quietly.
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