How much do you really know about the Endangered Species Act and the protection of our planet’s precious wildlife? In this interactive and eye-opening quiz, learn and challenge your knowledge about this critical environmental legislation.
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Is climate change recognized as a threat to species under the Act?
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A. Yes
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B. No
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C. Only for certain species
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D. The Act doesn’t mention climate change
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How are endangered species helped under the Act?
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A. A recovery plan is developed
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B. They’re moved to zoos
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C. Their population is artificially increased
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D. They’re moved to a new habitat
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Who can propose a species to be added to the Endangered Species List?
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A. Anyone
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B. Only scientists
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C. Only government officials
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D. Only members of environmental NGOs
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Are foreign species protected under the Act?
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A. Yes
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B. No
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C. Only if they have a significant impact on US ecosystems
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D. Only if they’re also found in the US
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Now, what happens if a species is labeled as ‘extinct’?
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A. It is removed from the Endangered Species List
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B. More funds are allocated for its protection
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C. Its habitat is converted for human use
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D. It’s celebrated as a day of mourning
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Which government department is primarily responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act?
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A. Department of Commerce
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B. Department of the Interior
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C. Department of Agriculture
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D. Department of Energy
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Are plants protected under the Endangered Species Act?
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A. Yes
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B. No
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C. Only in certain ecosystems
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D. The Act doesn’t mention plants
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Can a species be listed as endangered in one region and not in another?
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A. Yes
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B. No
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C. Only in extreme cases
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D. The Act doesn’t clarify this
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Do you know which president signed the Act into law?
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A. Richard Nixon
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B. Jimmy Carter
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C. Ronald Reagan
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D. George Bush
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When was the Endangered Species Act signed into law?
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A. 1973
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B. 1980
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C. 1969
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D. 1978
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What happens if a person violates the Endangered Species Act?
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A. They get a warning
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B. They have to pay a fine
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C. They receive community service
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D. Nothing, it’s not enforced
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Gotcha, now tell us how many species have been delisted due to recovery since the Act’s inception?
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A. Over 50
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B. Less than 20
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C. Around 100
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D. More than 200
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Okay smarty pants, can you tell us what the ultimate goal of the Endangered Species Act is?
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A. To bring about the extinction of harmful species
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B. To ensure survival and recovery of species in their natural habitats
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C. To encourage people to adopt endangered species as pets
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D. To promote hunting as a conservation method
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The Endangered Species Act also protects the habitats of endangered species. True or false?
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A. True
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B. False
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C. It depends on the species
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D. Only in marine environments
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What action does the Endangered Species Act prohibit?
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A. Trading of endangered species
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B. Feeding endangered species
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C. Visiting zoos
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D. Taking wildlife photography
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Wow, you’re really into this! Tell us, which of these animals were saved from extinction due to the Endangered Species Act?
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A. Bald Eagle
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B. African Elephant
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C. Giant Panda
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D. Blue Whale
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What does it mean when a species is labeled as ‘threatened’?
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A. It is likely to become endangered soon
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B. It is extinct in the wild
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C. It is decreasing in population but not critically
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D. It is completely extinct
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Question of
Who signs an animal or plant species onto the Endangered Species List?
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A. The President
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B. The US Fish and Wildlife Service
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C. Animal Rights Activists
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D. State Government Officials
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