Why Was a Ban on Commercial Whaling Enacted

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why was a ban on commercial whaling enacted?

• A)Public protest caused countries to voluntarily ban the hunting of whales.
• B)The whale population was declining rapidly,and states were unable to reduce their catches sufficiently.
• C)There was no longer a demand for products made from whales.
• D)At an environmental conference,the United States brokered an agreement that banned whaling.

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