Chapter 11 Self Quiz: Preserving Biodiversity
The biggest threat for the extinction of species from human activity is
habitat loss
(correct)
over-exploitation
(wrong)
invasive species
(wrong)
pollution
(wrong)
climate change
(wrong)
Hint
The focus of the IUCN Red List is to
move species from vulnerable to endangered status
(wrong)
rescue species that are of least concern
(wrong)
rescue species that are extinct
(wrong)
recover populations of threatened species
(correct)
recover populations of invasive species
(wrong)
Hint
The international treaty CITES
sets limits on hunting whales
(wrong)
sets climate change agreements
(wrong)
regulates trading of protected species or products
(correct)
provides guidelines on urban planning
(wrong)
protects migratory birds
(wrong)
Hint