WAEC Biology 2013 Question 47

Question 47

Conservation of Natural Resources

Which of the following human activities would help prevent endangered species from extinction?

  1. A.Uncontrolled killing of species.
  2. B.Regular clearing of the forest vegetation.
  3. C.Temporary maintenance of species in zoological gardens.
  4. D.Regular irrigation of their natural habitats.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Temporary maintenance of species in zoological gardens.)

Explanation

Keeping and breeding endangered animals in zoos protects them until numbers recover.