The Benefit of the Endangered Species Act Is That It

question 14

Multiple Choice

The benefit of the Endangered Species Act is that it provides

• A)economic consideration when listing species and not simply biological importance.
• B)time and space for populations of endangered species to recover and stabilize.
• C)catch and release programs for avid sportsmen.
• D)highest priority to endangered species with medicinal values.
• E)over 5,000 diverse species with federal protection.

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