Which of the Following Is a Practical Application of Population

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a practical application of population ecology that will result in population decline?

• A)restricting the length of deer hunting season
• B)managing crops by selectively killing agricultural pests
• C)removing habitat space from wild animal populations
• D)preventing the overfishing of cod

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