Question

(a) Redraw the pie chart identifying the groups ’A’, ’B’, ’C’, and ’D’ in their respective positions. 
(b) Mention two examples of recently extinct animals.

Answer 1

(a) The pie chart illustrates the global diversity of vertebrates. By convention, the segments typically represent:
- A: Amphibians
- B: Reptiles
- C: Birds
- D: Mammals
- The largest segment is dedicated to Fishes, reflecting their status as the most diverse vertebrate group.
Redrawn Pie Chart:


(b) Two examples of recently extinct animal species:
1. Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius): Extinction occurred in 1914, attributed to excessive hunting and the destruction of its habitat.
2. Western Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis longipes): Declared extinct in 2011, a consequence of poaching.