Question

Between 1970 and 2017, what caused the waterfowl population in North America to increase?(1 point)
Responses

increased number of large farms
increased number of large farms

conservation efforts by hunters
conservation efforts by hunters

draining of wetlands
draining of wetlands

increased pesticide use

Answer 1

The primary cause of the increase in the waterfowl population in North America between 1970 and 2017 was **conservation efforts by hunters**. These efforts included habitat preservation and restoration, which played a significant role in supporting and boosting waterfowl populations.