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Question 7 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

In what ways have members of the gray whale species been affected by efforts to protect biodiversity? Check all that apply.They are currently endangered and almost extinct.Their numbers have increased because of the Endangered Species Act.Their numbers have increased mostly due to captive breeding.They are still being hunted, and their numbers are declining.They are an example of protecting biodiversity through the passage of laws.

Answer
A
They are currently endangered and almost extinct.
B
Their numbers have increased because of the Endangered Species Act.
C
Their numbers have increased mostly due to captive breeding.
D
They are still being hunted, and their numbers are declining.
E
They are an example of protecting biodiversity through the passage of laws.

Explanation

Gray whale populations have recovered substantially after legal protections, including protections under the Endangered Species Act. This makes them an example of biodiversity being protected through the passage of laws. They are not nearly extinct, and their recovery was not mostly due to captive breeding; therefore, A, C, and D do not apply.

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