Question

what is the difference between threatened and endangered species?
threatened means the species is closer to extinction than endangered.
threatened and endangered mean the same thing.
the terms are different depending on what country you are in.
endangered means the species is closer to extinction than threatened.

Explanation:

To determine the difference between "threatened" and "endangered" species, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Threatened species are those at risk of becoming endangered, while endangered species are closer to extinction. So this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Threatened and endangered do not mean the same thing. Incorrect.
• Option 3: The definitions of threatened and endangered are not country - dependent. Incorrect.
• Option 4: Endangered species are in a more critical state, closer to extinction compared to threatened species. This is correct.

Answer:

A. Threatened means the species is closer to extinction than endangered. (Incorrect)
B. Threatened and endangered mean the same thing. (Incorrect)
C. The terms are different depending on what country you are in. (Incorrect)
D. Endangered means the species is closer to extinction than threatened. (Correct)

(Note: Assuming the options are labeled as A, B, C, D in order. If the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly. The correct option is the one stating that endangered species are closer to extinction than threatened ones.)