The gopher tortoise is native to North America. It digs burrows in the sandy soil of its habitat. Over 350 different species are known to use these burrows for shelter.

Question

Gopher Tortoise

Over the 20th century, the gopher tortoise population decreased by 80%. The top threats to the tortoise have been:
destruction, division, and loss of habitat due to roads, construction, mining, and agriculture
the methods that humans use to eliminate rattlesnakes that live in the tortoises' burrows
disease and predation
A scientist wants to design a solution to increase the gopher tortoise population in a particular ecosystem. Which of the following could be a limitation on the scientist's design?
A.
the environmental impact of the design solution on other species
B.
the cost and overall economic impact of the design solution
C.
the willingness of local inhabitants to stop using rattlesnake removal methods that harm tortoises
D.
all of these

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. all of these.

Each of the listed options represents a potential limitation that the scientist may face when designing a solution to increase the gopher tortoise population.

A. The environmental impact of the design solution on other species could affect the ecosystem balance.

B. The cost and overall economic impact of the design solution can limit its feasibility and implementation.

C. The willingness of local inhabitants to stop using rattlesnake removal methods that harm tortoises will be crucial for the success of any conservation efforts.

Therefore, all these factors can be limitations to the scientist's design.