WAEC Biology 2002 Question 49

Question 49

Conservation of Natural Resources

Some species of animals and plants are considered as endangered, because

  1. A.they are found in large numbers in most habitats.
  2. B.they are harmful to their natural habitats
  3. C.their populations have become so small that they may soon die out
  4. D.they should be killed or only kept in cages.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (their populations have become so small that they may soon die out)

Explanation

An endangered species is one with so few individuals left that it is at risk of extinction.