Question

Which type of environmental scientist is most likely to study how whales are affected by pollution?
a.
Hydrologist
b.
Toxicologist
c.
Ecologist
d.
Oceanographer


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C. Ecologist

An ecologist studies organisms and their relationships with the environment, including how pollution affects species and ecosystems (such as whales). Toxicologists study effects of specific toxins, but the broader impact on whale populations and ecosystem interactions is the domain of ecology.