24. According to the passage, which of the following does the Endangered Species Act define as a critical habitat?
A natural ecosystem that is threatened by imminent development
An industrial or urban area in which wildlife species have almost ceased to live among humans
A natural area that is crucial to the survival of a species and thus eligible for federal protection
A wilderness area in which the taking of wildlife species is permitted rarely and only under strict federal regulation
A natural environment that is protected under law because its wildlife has a high economic value
25. According to the passage, which of the following is an explanation for the degree of support that the Endangered Species Act received in Congress?
Concern for the environment had gained increasing national popularity.
Ecological research had created new economic opportunities dependent on the survival of certain species.
Congress had long wanted to change the existing wildlife policy.
The growth of industry had endangered increasing numbers of wildlife species.
Legislators did not anticipate that the act could be effectively enforced.
26. It can be inferred from the passage that if business interests had won the debate on provisions of the 1973 Endangered Species Act, which of the following would have resulted?
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