Biologists Believe the Endangered Species Act Has Been Successful,but Critics

question 81

Multiple Choice

Biologists believe the Endangered Species Act has been successful,but critics say it is a failure.Which argument below supports the critics?

• A) The ESA has not been in existence long enough for endangered species to recover.
• B) Species are only listed when critically endangered;therefore,many will be lost.
• C) More than one-half of listed species are stable or improving,and 99% are still alive.
• D) The budget for protecting endangered species amounted to 9 cents per U.S.citizen.
• E) Federal regulators have been heavy handed in enforcing the act.

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