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Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. This has led to a decline in the elephant population. Which short-term change is this an example of?

wildlife hazards
habitat destruction
non-sustainable harvesting
eutrophication
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The situation described is an example of **non-sustainable harvesting**. Hunting elephants for their ivory tusks without sustainable practices leads to a decline in their population and is not sustainable for the long-term survival of the species.