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RYAN BANYAN

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To best protect global biodiversity when purchasing a non-native species to keep as a pet, you should
 
  A) purchase only captive bred species.
  B) identify pets that have been humanely harvested from the wild.
  C) purchase pets only from pet stores.
  D) collect your own animals to keep as pets.

Question 2

In 1968, Garret Hardin described an environmental problem in which shared environmental resources may be depleted as individuals try to maximize their gains by disproportionately using the resource. He called this The Tragedy of the Commons.
 
   Which of the following threats to biodiversity best reflect this Tragedy of the Commons? A) The appearance of many deformed frogs from overuse of herbicides
  B) The accidental introduction of invasive species into North America
  C) The decline of fish populations due to overexploitation
  D) The fragmentation of natural habitat to build bridges and highways



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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