"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 stonefly.© NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.QuestionUse the article excerpt to answer the question.What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?(1 point)Responsesnegative connotative meaningnegative connotative meaningdenotative meaningdenotative meaningpositive connotative meaningpositive connotative meaningfigurative meaning

Answer 1

In the paragraph, the word "endangered" has a denotative meaning. This refers to its literal definition, which indicates that certain species (like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly) are at risk of extinction. The context doesn't suggest any additional connotations beyond its straightforward meaning.