Salmon Farming Along the Coast of British Columbia Has Led

question 42

Multiple Choice

Salmon farming along the coast of British Columbia has led to ________.

• A) the transmission of disease to wild populations
• B) the escapement of Atlantic salmon into the Pacific
• C) the shooting of predators that rip open farmers' nets
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Continental Rift

A continental rift is a linear zone where the Earth's crust and lithosphere are being pulled apart, often leading to the formation of a new ocean basin.

Andes

A major mountain range in South America that extends over 7,000 km, known for its volcanic activity and diverse ecosystems.

Continental Shelf

The extended perimeter of each continent, lying relatively shallow in the ocean, where the seabed is at a gentle slope before a steep drop off to the ocean floor.

Passive Margin

The transition between oceanic and continental lithosphere that is not an active plate boundary.