Mauritius, an Island in the Indian Ocean, Is a Model

question 25

Multiple Choice

Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, is a model for balancing nature and human needs because in the eighteenth century a French governor

• A) Declared the island a nature sanctuary
• B) Ordered sensitive areas such as steep slopes to be preserved in forests
• C) Bought the island as a private sanctuary for the government of France
• D) Supported an extensive environmental education campaign
• E) Enforced strict punishment for people who damaged any natural resources

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