Factors such as climate change, rising human populations and unsustainable farming and fishing practices are threatening the planet. But what's at stake?Thousands of animal species are at risk of extinction, according to the latest red list from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Researchers found that species are becoming extinct at a faster rate than at any time in human history due to factors such as rising human populations, unsustainable farming and fishing practices, and climate change. The new list also includes two of the world's most important food crops - rice and wheat - which threatens food security.But how much do you know about what's happening? Take our endangered species quiz for teachers, students and anyone wanting to educate themselves on what's at stake. Continue reading...
Quiz: test your knowledge on the species at risk of extinction
10. ledna 2018 11:00
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2018/jan/10/endangered-species-extinction-quiz
Zdroj: The Guardian