Question
8. Scientists found that some species of birds were becoming endangered because they were laying eggs that did not produce young. Scientists investigated the environment and determined that the pesticide DDT caused the birds’ eggs to have shells that were too weak. What beneficial decision was then able to be made?
Limiting the use of pesticides that might harm birds’ eggs
Using more DDT in areas without birds
Removing the nests of all birds in the areas that had strong concentrations of DDT
Giving the birds medicine to prevent harm from pesticides
Limiting the use of pesticides that might harm birds’ eggs
Using more DDT in areas without birds
Removing the nests of all birds in the areas that had strong concentrations of DDT
Giving the birds medicine to prevent harm from pesticides
Answers
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The beneficial decision that was able to be made, based on the scientists' findings, is: **Limiting the use of pesticides that might harm birds’ eggs.**
This decision would help protect the birds' reproductive success and contribute to the conservation of their populations.
This decision would help protect the birds' reproductive success and contribute to the conservation of their populations.