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3. Why were greenhouse gas emissions not considered under the Endangered
Species Act for polar bears in the past?
(a) Because they were not relevant to polar bear survival.

(b) Because the impact of specific projects couldn’t be distinguished from
global emissions.

(c) Because polar bears are not affected by climate change.
4. According to the report, which country in South Asia stands to lose the most
years of life on average per person due to air pollution?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan
(c) Bangladesh

5. How many bird species were found to be stable or increasing in the last eight
years in India, according to the report?

(a) 204
(b) 217

(c) 94

B. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is the primary impact of rising air pollution in South Asia, according to
the report?
2. What is the significance of the 178 species classified as “High Conservation

Priority”?
3. Which types of bird species are declining more rapidly, according to the report?

4. How does climate change affect polar bears and their ability to find food?
5. What is the significance of quantifying the impact of specific greenhouse gas
emissions?

Critical & Analytical
Think Well Thinking

C. Think and Answer.

1. Do governments and industries have a moral duty to act when they know
that certain pollution is harming baby polar bears? What tough choices might
they face in trying to solve this problem and protect endangered animals from
climate change?

2. The report highlights declining bird species in India. What are the potential

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