Worksheet Solutions: Endangered Animals
Section A: Fill in the Blanks
Q1: The dodo bird, native to ________, is now extinct.
Ans: Mauritius
Explanation: The dodo bird, native to Mauritius, is now extinct.
Q2: Endangered species are those that are at risk of ________.
Ans: Extinction
Explanation: Endangered species are those that are at risk of extinction.
Q3: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a ________ of threatened species.
Ans: Red List
Explanation: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a Red List of threatened species.
Q4: The main causes of animal extinction include ________ and habitat loss.
Ans: Human activities
Explanation: The main causes of animal extinction include human activities and habitat loss.
Q5: The giant panda is an example of a ________ species.
Ans: Endangered
Explanation: The giant panda is an example of an endangered species.
Q6: The ________ Act is a legislation aimed at protecting endangered species.
Ans: Wildlife Protection Act
Explanation: The Endangered Species Act is a legislation aimed at protecting endangered species.
Q7: The loss of ________ can lead to the decline of animal populations.
Ans: Habitat
Explanation: The loss of habitat can lead to the decline of animal populations.
Q8: ________ is the process of breeding and reintroducing species into their natural habitats.
Ans: Reintroduction
Explanation: Reintroduction is the process of breeding and reintroducing species into their natural habitats.
Q9: The ________ rhinoceros is critically endangered due to poaching.
Ans: Sumatran
Explanation: The Sumatran rhinoceros is critically endangered due to poaching.
Q10: The ________ is an extinct species of flightless bird that once lived in New Zealand.
Ans: Moa
Explanation: The moa is an extinct species of flightless bird that once lived in New Zealand.
Section B: Match the Column
Q1:| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Endangered species | A. Loss of forests |
| 2. Extinct species | B. Protecting natural resources |
| 3. Conservation | C. Dodo |
| 4. Deforestation | D. List of threatened species |
| 5. IUCN Red List | E. Animals at risk of extinction |
Ans:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Endangered species | E. Animals at risk of extinction |
| 2. Extinct species | C. Dodo |
| 3. Conservation | B. Protecting natural resources |
| 4. Deforestation | A. Loss of forests |
| 5. IUCN Red List | D. List of threatened species |
Q2:
Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
1. Poaching | A. Biodiversity |
2. Tasmanian tiger | B. Conservation |
3. Endemic species | C. Hunting for illegal trade |
4. Biodiversity | D. Native to a specific region |
5. Wildlife conservation | E. Australia |
Ans:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Poaching | C. Hunting for illegal trade |
| 2. Tasmanian tiger | E. Australia |
| 3. Endemic species | D. Native to a specific region |
| 4. Biodiversity | A. Biodiversity |
| 5. Wildlife conservation | B. Conservation |
Section C: True or False
Q1: The dodo bird is an endangered species.
Ans: False
Explanation: The dodo bird is an extinct species, not an endangered species.
Q2: The IUCN Red List categorizes animals based on their population status.
Ans: True
Explanation: The IUCN Red List categorizes animals based on their population status and the risk of extinction.
Q3: Habitat loss is not a significant cause of animal extinction.
Ans: False
Explanation: Habitat loss is one of the significant causes of animal extinction.
Q4: Wildlife trafficking is illegal and contributes to species endangerment.
Ans: True
Explanation: Wildlife trafficking is illegal and contributes to species endangerment.
Q5: The Sumatran rhinoceros is an extinct species.
Ans: False
Explanation: The Sumatran rhinoceros
FAQs on Worksheet Solutions: Endangered Animals
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| 2. What are some common causes of endangerment? | |
| 3. How can we help endangered animals? | |
| 4. What is the role of wildlife reserves in conservation? | |
| 5. Are there any laws protecting endangered species? | |
