Which term means in danger, or likely to stop existing?

Which term means in danger, or likely to stop existing?

• A. Extinction
• B. Threatened
• C. Endangered
• D. Hazardous waste

Answer: (B)

When we talk about a species being at risk, we use categories that describe how close it is to disappearing. Extinction means there are no individuals left. Endangered means the species is at very high risk of extinction in the near future. The term threatened describes species that are at risk of becoming endangered or could move toward extinction if threats continue. It covers those currently in danger or likely to become so, which fits the idea of “in danger, or likely to stop existing.” Hazardous waste is unrelated to species status. So, the best term for that description is threatened.

When we talk about a species being at risk, we use categories that describe how close it is to disappearing. Extinction means there are no individuals left. Endangered means the species is at very high risk of extinction in the near future. The term threatened describes species that are at risk of becoming endangered or could move toward extinction if threats continue. It covers those currently in danger or likely to become so, which fits the idea of “in danger, or likely to stop existing.” Hazardous waste is unrelated to species status. So, the best term for that description is threatened.