Question

which law was passed in 1973 to protect species at risk of extinction? options: species conservation law, safe water act, clean air act, endangered species act

Explanation:

The Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973 to protect species at risk of extinction. The other options: "Species Conservation Law" is not the correct name of the 1973 law, "Safe Water Act" relates to water quality, and "Clean Air Act" relates to air pollution, not species protection.

Answer:

D. Endangered Species Act (assuming the options are labeled A to D as: A. Species Conservation Law, B. Safe Water Act, C. Clean Air Act, D. Endangered Species Act)