Read this excerpt from a passage. "While there will probably never be a time when we do not have fish, there could come a time when we no longer have enough fish. The cause of this fish shortage is overfishing. Overfishing occurs 'when more fish are caught than the population can replace through natural reproduction,' according to the World Wildlife Foundation. Once this occurs, the species is no longer 'sustainable.'" Which type of definition does this excerpt provide? extended definition published definition narrative definition formal definition

Answer 1

The excerpt provides a formal definition. It clearly defines "overfishing" in a concise manner and includes a source (the World Wildlife Foundation) that lends authority to the definition. It explains the term in a way that's straightforward and informative without using anecdotes or personal stories.