by Catherine Woods
In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that’s six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly.
What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
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denotative meaning
denotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
figurative meaning
figurative meaning
positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
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In the context of the paragraph, the word "endangered" carries denotative meaning. It refers specifically to the state of a species being at risk of extinction. The term does not carry any additional negative or positive connotations in this context; it is used to describe the factual situation of certain species, like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly, without implying any emotional or figurative meanings. Therefore, the correct response is:
denotative meaning
