Question

which of the following laws was the first to protect both endangered species and their habitats? declining rainforest act biodiversity treaty endangered species act

Explanation:

The Endangered Species Act is known to be the first law that protects both endangered species and their habitats. The "Declining Rainforest Act" is not a recognized major act for this purpose, and the Biodiversity Treaty is a broader international agreement, while the Endangered Species Act (in the US context) was the first to focus on both species and their habitats.

Answer:

C. Endangered Species Act (assuming the options are labeled A: Declining Rainforest Act, B: Biodiversity Treaty, C: Endangered Species Act; adjust labels as per actual option numbering, but the correct one is the Endangered Species Act option)