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Which of the following do researchers think is a primary factor in the decrease of North American bird populations?(1 point)
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Decreased hunting of predator species
Decreased hunting of predator species

Changes in farming practices such as draining wetlands and pesticide use
Changes in farming practices such as draining wetlands and pesticide use

Recreational hunting of bird species such as waterfowl
Recreational hunting of bird species such as waterfowl

A decrease in conservation efforts
A decrease in conservation efforts
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Answer 1

The response that researchers think is a primary factor in the decrease of North American bird populations is:

**Changes in farming practices such as draining wetlands and pesticide use**

This option reflects the significant impact of habitat loss and environmental changes due to agricultural practices on bird populations.