Which international organization is responsible for assessing the conservation status of species?
a) WWF
b) IUCN
c) UNEP
d) CITES
What does the IUCN Red List categorize species based on?
a) Their size
b) Their genetic makeup
c) Their extinction risk
d) Their habitat size
Which of the following is a critically endangered species?
a) Bald eagle
b) Bengal tiger
c) Vaquita
d) Gray wolf
What is the main cause of habitat destruction?
a) Natural disasters
b) Human activities
c) Animal migration
d) Genetic mutation
Which of the following species has been successfully saved from extinction through conservation efforts?
a) Dodo
b) Passenger pigeon
c) Giant panda
d) Tasmanian tiger
Which of the following is NOT a cause of species endangerment?
a) Climate change
b) Habitat destruction
c) Overpopulation of species
d) Poaching
What is the main reason for the decline of rhino populations?
a) Disease
b) Habitat loss
c) Poaching for horns
d) Competition with elephants
Which convention regulates the international trade of endangered species?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) CITES
c) Paris Agreement
d) Ramsar Convention
Which of the following is an example of an extinct species?
a) Snow leopard
b) Great auk
c) Red panda
d) Leatherback turtle
Which of the following conservation methods involves breeding species in controlled environments?
a) Habitat restoration
b) Captive breeding
c) Ecotourism
d) Reforestation
What is an example of a keystone species whose extinction could disrupt an entire ecosystem?
a) Honeybee
b) House cat
c) Squirrel
d) Pigeon
What is the main goal of wildlife corridors?
a) To separate animals from humans
b) To allow animals to migrate safely
c) To keep endangered species in zoos
d) To create tourism opportunities
Which human activity contributes most to coral reef destruction?
a) Fishing
b) Deforestation
c) Pollution and climate change
d) Hunting
Which of the following is an endangered marine species?
a) Blue whale
b) Goldfish
c) Tuna
d) Codfish
Which of the following is a benefit of conservation parks?
a) They increase deforestation
b) They prevent animal migration
c) They protect biodiversity
d) They promote urbanization
Which of the following animals is native to Madagascar and endangered due to deforestation?
a) Koala
b) Lemur
c) Polar bear
d) Bengal tiger
Why are polar bears considered vulnerable to extinction?
a) Overfishing
b) Climate change and melting ice
c) Poaching for fur
d) Lack of food in summer
What does the term “biodiversity hotspot” refer to?
a) A place where many endangered species live
b) A region with little biodiversity
c) A location where new species are discovered daily
d) A type of zoo
Which of the following methods is used to protect sea turtle populations?
a) Increasing hunting quotas
b) Reducing beach conservation
c) Protecting nesting sites
d) Removing them from the ocean
Which of the following best describes “ex-situ conservation”?
a) Protecting species in their natural habitat
b) Establishing marine protected areas
c) Preserving species in zoos and botanical gardens
d) Reducing pollution in forests
Which animal is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching?
a) African elephant
b) Javan rhino
c) Bald eagle
d) Alligator
Which type of pollution is most harmful to aquatic species?
a) Air pollution
b) Noise pollution
c) Plastic pollution
d) Light pollution
What is the purpose of reforestation?
a) To reduce carbon emissions and restore habitats
b) To provide more land for agriculture
c) To increase urban development
d) To create artificial lakes
Which species is known as an “umbrella species” because its protection benefits many others?
a) Panda
b) Monarch butterfly
c) Dolphin
d) Bald eagle
Which of these is a conservation effort to prevent illegal hunting?
a) Poaching permits
b) Wildlife sanctuaries
c) Deforestation
d) Overfishing
Why are amphibians considered good indicators of environmental health?
a) They are immune to climate change
b) They do not interact with other species
c) Their skin absorbs environmental toxins
d) They reproduce rapidly
Which organization leads global conservation efforts?
a) WHO
b) NASA
c) WWF
d) FDA
Which conservation strategy involves banning the hunting of certain species?
a) Ecotourism
b) Wildlife protection laws
c) Urbanization
d) Genetic engineering
Which region has the highest deforestation rates?
a) Amazon rainforest
b) Arctic tundra
c) Sahara desert
d) Himalayan mountains
