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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
What is an endangered species?
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Scientific evidence states that we’re now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal rate, with many extinctions happening daily.
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Scientific evidence states that we’re now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal rate, with many extinctions happening daily.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
The U.S. does not currently allow hunters to import animal trophies or parts.
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Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on trophy imports for some African species and removed findings that gave broader permissions for importation. As such, trophy import applications for elephants, lions, and bontebok across six African countries are currently being reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reversed a ban on trophy imports for some African species and removed findings that gave broader permissions for importation. As such, trophy import applications for elephants, lions, and bontebok across six African countries are currently being reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Climate change affects the gender of sea turtles.
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Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.
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Warming temperatures can impact the gender of hatchlings. Sea turtle gender is determined by the temperatures during fertilization. Warming trends could skew the balance of sea turtle offspring and future populations.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
What percentage of crops are dependent on bee pollination in the U.S.?
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Bee pollination is vital to maintaining life on our planet. In the U.S. alone, pollination produces nearly $20 billion worth of products every year and $217 billion worldwide. Learn more about bees here!
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Bee pollination is vital to maintaining life on our planet. In the U.S. alone, pollination produces nearly $20 billion worth of products every year and $217 billion worldwide. Learn more about bees here!
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
What can you do to help protect coral reefs?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Nearly 40% of the 11,000 different bird species on Earth are experiencing a significant increase.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Sounds from boats and sonar devices are dangerous to whales.
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Ocean noise created by human activities puts marine species at risk and threatens their survival. In fact, increased noise levels can impact certain species like whales, who rely on the ability to communicate and hear in their natural environment to find food, mates, and avoid predators. Learn more about whales here!
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Ocean noise created by human activities puts marine species at risk and threatens their survival. In fact, increased noise levels can impact certain species like whales, who rely on the ability to communicate and hear in their natural environment to find food, mates, and avoid predators. Learn more about whales here!
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Poaching is a severe threat to elephants. How many elephants are killed for their tusks?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
How are microplastics (plastics that are less than 5 millimeters long) a threat to crustaceans?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following are threatened with extinction?