Without Elephants,African Grasslands Convert to Forests or to Shrublands

question 8

Multiple Choice

Without elephants,African grasslands convert to forests or to shrublands.Which of the following phrases are true statements about the elephant? Check all that apply.

• A)The elephant is a keystone species.
• B)If elephants went extinct,other species in the area would be unaffected.
• C)Elephants graze on young shrubs and trees.
• D)Elephants are the most abundant species on the grassland.
• E)Grazing antelope depend on the presence of the elephant.

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