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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question
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Question

What is the primary consequence of overexploitation on animal distribution?
Options
A It increases the number of available niches
B It reduces populations below sustainable levels
Correct Answer
C It speeds up the process of speciation
D It encourages natural dispersal
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Overexploitation (like overhunting) kills off individuals faster than they can reproduce, leading to range contraction or extinction. It does not create niches or speed up speciation.

Hint

Think about the impact of hunting a species too much.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 40 of 737
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