Question

in 1973 an act called \the endangered species act\ was created which makes it illegal to harm any endangered animals. there is also an international treaty called cites which prohibits the trade of endangered animals or their parts. these laws reduce the killing of endangered species. this is an example of:

• land use planning
• legal protection for species
• gene banks/seed banks
• habitat restoration

Explanation:

The question is about laws (Endangered Species Act, CITES) that protect endangered species by making harming or trading them illegal. "Legal Protection for species" matches as these are legal measures. Land Use Planning is about land, Gene banks/Seed banks are for genetic storage, and Habitat Restoration is about restoring habitats—none fit as well as legal protection.

Answer:

B. Legal Protection for species