Which of the Following Statements Is False About Overexploitation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false about overexploitation?

• A)It accounts for 17% of extinction today
• B)Collecting and selling endangered species can be very lucrative
• C)Many overexploited species are decorative plants and exotic pets
• D)The larger the population the more valuable its members are
• E)Marine ecosystems can be destroyed by over fishing

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