Because of a Growing Population of People and Increased Interests

question 69

Multiple Choice

Because of a growing population of people and increased interests in fishing,a lake in Florida is experiencing increased harvests of the bass population.To better manage the bass population,ensure sustainability,and continue to draw tourists to this popular lake,the state government determines that all fishing in the lake should be stopped for 5 years.Using lessons from the study of the Santa Cruz River in Arizona ,the approach to this Florida lake problem would be better if the

• A)local people were involved in determining how best to manage the fishing in this lake.
• B)federal government banned fishing every other year for the next 20 years.
• C)decisions about the management of this ecosystem were left up to the tourist industry.
• D)population of fish was instead managed to keep the bass population near carrying capacity.