According to the U

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) , the difference between an endangered species and a threatened one is that

• A) an endangered species is closer to extinction.
• B) a threatened species is closer to extinction.
• C) threatened species are endangered species outside the U.S. borders.
• D) endangered species are mainly tropical.
• E) only endangered species are vertebrates.

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Definitions:

Administrative Hearing

A legal proceeding before an administrative agency which provides a mechanism for resolving disputes involving the agency's decisions.

Cross-Examine Witnesses

A legal process where a witness, after being questioned by one party, is questioned by the opposing party in a court of law to scrutinize the validity of their testimony.

Environmental Protection Agency

A government agency charged with enforcing laws that protect the environment and public health.

Issue a Formal Complaint

The process of officially filing a grievance or accusation against a party, often in a regulatory or legal context.