Which of the following statements best support the claim that human actions decreased the whooping crane population?(1 point)

Question

Responses

a. The draining of wetlands to build housing, farm, and look for oil and gas has led to the loss of habitats.

b. The sharp decline of Burmese pythons, a predator to the whooping crane, have occurred in areas with high whooping crane populations.

c. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, signed by Congress, has made hunting whopping cranes illegal.

d. Other bird species such as the California Condor have been placed on the endangered species list.

Answer 1

The statement that best supports the claim that human actions decreased the whooping crane population is:

a. The draining of wetlands to build housing, farm, and look for oil and gas has led to the loss of habitats.

This is because the loss of habitat due to human activities is one of the main reasons for the decline in the whooping crane population.

Answer 2

answers to the quick check are

1. A The draining of wetlands to build housing, farm, and look for oil and gas has led to the loss of habitats.

2.D
Captive-bred whooping cranes have been introduced to natural environments

3.A
The predator population will increase because they will have more food.