Question

Why does traditional Chinese medicine affect worldwide wildlife populations?

A.Traditional Chinese medicine is against the law in China.
B.China has little wildlife remaining, so it must import animal products.
C.It is less expensive to obtain these animal products from other countries.
D.The demand for traditional Chinese medicine products outside of China has increased.

i think its B or D.

Answer 1

Which one is stated in your assigned reading?

Answer 2

it says " ‘Poaching remains the principal threat to the tigers’ survival,’ Rolex adds. The animals are killed in retaliation, mainly for loss of cattle and wild prey and as hunting trophies. There is also demand for their skin, bones and body parts, used primarily in Chinese traditional medicine. Despite international laws banning the sale of tiger parts there is a lucrative market that fuels poaching. In their campaign to reduce the slaughter, Bereznuk and the Vladivostok-based Phoenix Fund provide anti-poaching teams with software—the Management Information System (MIST)—developed specifically for this purpose by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Up-to-date, relevant and timely information is an integral part of effective protected area management.” " thats all it says

Answer 3

I vote for D,

Answer 4

update ms sue. D was wrong

Answer 5

A.Traditional Chinese medicine is against the law in China. WRONG
B.China has little wildlife remaining, so it must import animal products. THIS
C.It is less expensive to obtain these animal products from other countries.
D.The demand for traditional Chinese medicine products outside of China has increased. WRONG