The Only Population of Humpback Whales That Is Showing Recovery

question 8

Multiple Choice

The only population of humpback whales that is showing recovery from the effects of whaling is the:

• A) North Pacific population.
• B) North Atlantic population.
• C) Maui population.
• D) Southern Hemisphere population.
• E) Southern Pacific population.

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