"NASA Measures Death of Glaciers"by Catherine WoodsIn 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 stoneflyUse the article excerpt to answer the question.What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?(1 point)Responsesdenotative meaningdenotative meaningpositive connotative meaningpositive connotative meaningfigurative meaningfigurative meaningnegative connotative meaningnegative connotative meaning

Answer 1

The word "endangered" in this paragraph has a denotative meaning. This meaning refers to the literal definition of the term, indicating that certain species (like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly) are at risk of extinction. The context does not suggest any figurative use or connotations beyond its direct definition.