Which of the following is true of the Endangered Species Act?
A) It is the only federal law that protects wildlife at present.
B) It empowers the secretary of the interior to declare a form of wildlife as endangered.
C) It does not include marine species and amphibian life forms.
D) It applies only to situations where governments are responsible for endangering animals.

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The Endangered Species Act empowers the secretary of the interior to declare a form of wildlife as endangered. However, option A is incorrect as there are other federal laws that also protect wildlife. Option C is also incorrect as the act does include marine species and amphibian life forms. Option D is incorrect as the act applies to all situations where a species is considered endangered or threatened, regardless of the cause.

Which of the Following Is True of the Endangered Species