Endangered Species Act (ESA) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 11, 2025

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1. : What is the primary purpose of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?



2. : Which year was the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed?



3. : Who is responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act?



4. : Under the ESA, a species is classified as “endangered” if it is:



5. : Which of the following is NOT a provision of the ESA?



6. : What does the term “taking” mean under the Endangered Species Act?



7. : Which of the following is a success story attributed to the ESA?



8. : A species that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future is classified as:



9. : What action must federal agencies take under the ESA?



10. : Which of the following activities is prohibited under the ESA?



11. : When was the Endangered Species Act (ESA) signed into law?



12. : Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for implementing the ESA?



13. : What is the primary goal of the ESA?



14. : A species is considered “threatened” under the ESA when it is likely to become:



15. : Which section of the ESA is concerned with prohibiting the “taking” of endangered species?



16. : “Taking” under the ESA includes all of the following EXCEPT:



17. : What does “critical habitat” mean under the ESA?



18. : Which of the following is NOT a criterion for listing a species under the ESA?



19. : Which species was successfully delisted due to the ESA’s protection?



20. : Which of the following is NOT protected under the ESA?



21. : Under the ESA, who has the authority to list a species as endangered or threatened?



22. : How often must the status of listed species be reviewed under the ESA?



23. : Which of the following acts complements the ESA by regulating international wildlife trade?



24. : What role does Section 7 of the ESA play?



25. : What is the maximum fine for violating the ESA?



26. : Which of the following is a method used by the ESA to help recover endangered species?



27. : Which U.S. president signed the ESA into law?



28. : Which of the following is an example of a critical habitat designation?



29. : Which of the following is a “candidate species” under the ESA?



30. : Which species is currently listed as “endangered” under the ESA?



31. : Which of the following is a reason for removing a species from the ESA list?



32. : How many species are currently protected under the ESA?



33. : Which is an example of an animal listed as threatened rather than endangered?



34. : Which section of the ESA authorizes Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)?



35. : What must a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) include?



36. : Under the ESA, who has the authority to declare a species extinct?



37. : Which of the following is NOT a species recovery effort under the ESA?



38. : How does the ESA affect private landowners?



 

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