19. An endangered species ______________________.
(1 point)
[Choice A] may eventually become threatened or rare
[Choice B] may soon become extinct over all or most of
its range
[Choice C] may become rare in the next years
[Choice D] may be considered economically important
but rare
[Choice B] may soon become extinct over all or most of its range
The correct answer is [Choice B] may soon become extinct over all or most of its range.
The correct answer is [Choice B] - an endangered species may soon become extinct over all or most of its range.
To understand why this is the correct answer, we need to understand what it means for a species to be endangered. An endangered species is classified as a species that is at risk of extinction. This means that its population is declining, and if appropriate measures are not taken to protect and conserve the species, it may no longer exist in the wild.
Choice A, "may eventually become threatened or rare," is not the best answer because being threatened or rare does not necessarily mean that a species is endangered. A threatened species is a category below endangered, indicating that it is likely to become endangered in the future if conservation efforts are not implemented. Rare simply means that the species is not commonly found or has a small population.
Choice C, "may become rare in the next years," is incorrect because the concept of rarity is not specific to endangered species. A species can be rare without being endangered. Rarity is often determined by factors such as limited distribution or low population numbers.
Choice D, "may be considered economically important but rare," is not the best answer because the economic importance of a species does not necessarily determine its endangered status. A species may be commercially valuable or economically important without being endangered.