2b. Daily Article Answers - Hippos Could Be Classed as Endangered - UKS2 (9-11).pdf

1、Answers1.Do you think hippos should be listed under Appendix I by CITES?Explain your answer.Accept any reasonable answer with an explanation,e.g.I do think they should be listed under it as it would help hippo numbers to increase.2.Read the sentence:Hippos are semiaquatic and rely on fresh water to

2、survive.What is meant by the word semiaquatic?(tick one)Living in water all the time.Animals that like to drink water.Half their body is made of water.Living partly in water and partly on land.3.Find and copy one of the threats that hippos face.Accept any one of the following:habitat loss;population

3、s becoming separated;changing temperatures due to climate change;less fresh water for hippos to live in;hunting or poaching;trading in body parts;the ivory trade.4.Which of the following alternative headlines best summarises the article?(tick one)Hippos Might Join List of Most Endangered Animals Ivo

4、ry Found in Hippo Teeth CITES Lists Hippos Under Appendix II Rising Hippo Populations a Concern 5.Why do you think some people would want to sell ivory even though it is illegal?Explain your answer.Accept any reasonable answer with an explanation,e.g.I think they would want to sell it because it is

5、valuable and they can get lots of money for it.6.Give one example of how Appendix I and Appendix II by CITES are different.Accept any of the following:Animals under Appendix I are threatened by extinction but animals under Appendix II are not;trading of animals listed under Appendix I is not allowed but it is allowed if permission is given under Appendix II.Hippos Could Be Classed as Endangeredvisit