Elephants Are Endangered, but Cows Are Not Because

question 242

Multiple Choice

Elephants are endangered, but cows are not because

• A)cows are not as valuable as elephants.
• B)elephants are a common resource, while cows are private goods.
• C)cows are a common resource, while elephants are private goods.
• D)it is legal to kill cows but not elephants.

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Definitions:

Endangered Species

Endangered species are organisms that are at risk of extinction due to a variety of factors such as loss of habitat, climate change, or overexploitation.

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