Excessive Fishing Occurs Because

question 79

Multiple Choice

Excessive fishing occurs because:

• A) each individual fisherman has little incentive to maintain the species for the next year
• B) fishermen rely on government managers to worry about fish populations
• C) fishermen are concerned about the population dynamics of fish biomass, not current harvest rates
• D) fishermen have other marketable skills and do not fear exploitation of fish reserves

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Definitions:

Climacteric

A phase in the aging process of women and men, marked by changes that lead to the end of reproductive capacity in women (menopause) and a decline in sexual function in men.

Reproductive Capacity

The ability of an organism to produce offspring, often considered in terms of quantity and viability.

Sexual Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual functions, development, and behaviors, including estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.