In Practice, the Focus of the Endangered Species Act Is

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Multiple Choice

In practice, the focus of the Endangered Species Act is on:

• A) the purchase of habitat by the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand breeding ranged for endangered species
• B) the elimination of hazards, such as pesticides and herbicides, that threaten endangered species
• C) breeding programs, often in captivity, to preserve the genetic stock of endangered species
• D) stopping or altering activity on private or public land when endangered species are present
• E) all of the other choices are part of the active programs initiated by Congress to protect species

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