Use the Example of the California Sea Otter to Explain

question 29

Essay

Use the example of the California sea otter to explain why ecologists must study multiple hierarchical levels to understand most environmental problems.

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Definitions:

Brigham Young

An American religious leader, politician, and settler who led the Latter-day Saint movement to the Utah Territory.

Mountain Meadows Massacre

An 1857 event where members of the Mormon militia in southern Utah killed around 120 emigrants from the Baker-Fancher wagon train.

Polygamist

An individual who is married to more than one spouse at the same time, a practice allowed in some cultures and religions but illegal in many countries.

White Settlers

Individuals of European descent who settled in lands outside Europe, often displacing indigenous populations, during periods of exploration and colonial expansion.