Which of the Following Species Was Driven to Extinction by Overexploitation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following species was driven to extinction by overexploitation by hunters/fishermen?

• A) African elephant
• B) the great auk
• C) North American bluefin tuna
• D) flying foxes
• E) American bison

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