About this Study Set
This study set covers Conservation Biology through
25 practice questions.
An introduction to the science of protecting nature, habitats, and endangered species. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Conservation Biology for Young Explorers study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What do scientists call an animal that is at risk of disappearing from the Earth forever?
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A
An extinct animal
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B
An endangered animal
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C
A pet animal
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D
A common animal
2
Which of these is a protected place where wild animals can live safely?
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A
A grocery store
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B
A shopping mall
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C
A wildlife sanctuary
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D
A parking lot
3
What is the name for the natural home where an animal lives, finds food, and sleeps?
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A
A habitat
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B
A school
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C
A skyscraper
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D
A library
4
What do we call the act of saving trees from being cut down to keep forests healthy?
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A
Deforestation
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B
Reforestation
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C
Conservation
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D
Pollution
5
Which of these is an example of a type of pollution that harms ocean animals?
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A
Plastic trash
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B
Clean water
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C
Fresh air
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D
Natural sand
6
What are scientists who study and protect animals called?
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A
Chefs
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B
Conservation biologists
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C
Astronauts
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D
Dentists
7
Why do many animals lose their homes in the forest?
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A
They want to move
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B
Humans cut down trees
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C
They like open fields
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D
The sun is too bright
8
Which of these animals is considered critically endangered, meaning it has very few family members left in the wild?
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A
House cat
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B
Amur leopard
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C
Goldfish
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D
Squirrel
9
What is a 'threatened species'?
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A
An animal that is very popular
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B
An animal that might become endangered soon
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C
An animal that has no predators
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D
An animal that is very fast
10
What do conservationists try to stop when they protect animal habitats?
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A
Plant growth
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B
Water rain
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C
Loss of biodiversity
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D
Sunshine
11
Which human action helps bring back forests?
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A
Planting new trees
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B
Building concrete roads
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C
Making loud noises
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D
Cleaning windows
12
What is it called when an entire species of animal is gone forever?
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A
Migration
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B
Hibernation
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C
Extinction
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D
Adaptation
13
Which of these is a way to help protect our planet?
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A
Leaving lights on all day
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B
Throwing trash on the ground
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C
Recycling paper and plastic
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D
Driving everywhere
14
What do we call the variety of all living things on Earth?
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A
Biodiversity
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B
Mathematics
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C
Alphabet
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D
Geography
15
What can people do to help bees and butterflies in their gardens?
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A
Plant flowers with nectar
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B
Cover flowers with plastic
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C
Use strong chemicals
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D
Remove all water
16
Which animal is a well-known example of a species that was once endangered but was helped to grow its numbers back?
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A
Dodo bird
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B
Bald eagle
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C
Woolly mammoth
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D
Saber-tooth tiger
17
What is a 'wildlife corridor' used for?
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A
Building bridges for cars
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B
Helping animals travel safely between habitats
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C
Storing extra food
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D
Cleaning the ocean
18
What is a common reason sea turtles get sick in the ocean?
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A
Eating jellyfish
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B
Swimming too fast
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C
Eating plastic bags
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D
Playing with sand
19
What does the 'Red List' track?
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A
The color of flowers
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B
The status of endangered species
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C
The speed of cheetahs
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D
The height of mountains
20
Why is it important to protect wetlands?
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A
They are good for swimming pools
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B
They are home to many birds and fish
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C
They take up too much space
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D
They are always dry
21
What is a 'keystone species'?
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A
An animal that has no impact on its environment
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B
An animal that holds an ecosystem together
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C
An animal that only lives in zoos
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D
An animal that is very small
22
What does 'sustainable' mean in conservation?
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A
Using up everything at once
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B
Using resources without destroying them
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C
Never using anything
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D
Using only the most expensive items
23
Which of these is a major cause of animals losing their food sources?
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A
Habitat destruction
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B
Planting gardens
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C
Watering plants
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D
Walking outside
24
What is an invasive species?
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A
An animal that belongs in the area
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B
An animal that takes over a home where it does not belong
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C
A very friendly pet
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D
An animal that likes to hide
25
Why do conservationists monitor animal populations?
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A
To see how many animals are left
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B
To teach them tricks
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C
To name them all
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D
To feed them snacks
