Which of the following is not correct in dealing with endangered species issues:
a. Maintaining genetic diversity is highly important to agriculture.
b. Endangered species are protected regardless of the cost of maintaining them.
c. The only Endangered Species Act option for allowing an endangered specie to vanish is a presidential decision.
d. The Endangered Species Act allows the Secretary of Agriculture to weigh the cost of protection against the benefits in terms of protecting the integrity of the food supply.
e. c and d above.
Question 2
Which of the following accurately reflects the hierarchy of concerns regarding food safety, security, and nutrition?
a. Contemporary consumer concerns relate mainly to the need to label ingredients.
b. Herbal supplements may be marketed only if proven to be safe in scientific tests.
c. Safety decisions must be based on sound science.
d. a and c above.
e. b and c above.
These species are all at risk of extinction.
The endangered ruffed lemur.
Enduring Social Issues
Environmental Issues
Sensory Differences Between Species
Chromosome Number in Selected Animal Species