The Hawaiian Islands are home to many endangered species. Why do you think the Hawaii Department of Agriculture is so strict about allowing nonnative species onto the islands?
a.
It is so strict because a foreign species could mate with a native species and create a new species.
b.
It is so strict because a foreign species could become a problem for tourism.
c.
It is so strict because a foreign species could compete with a native species and drive it to extinction.
d.
It is so strict because a foreign species may not be able to survive in a new environment.

Question

The Hawaiian Islands are home to many endangered species. Why do you think the Hawaii Department of Agriculture is so strict about allowing nonnative species onto the islands?
a.
It is so strict because a foreign species could mate with a native species and create a new species.
b.
It is so strict because a foreign species could become a problem for tourism.
c.
It is so strict because a foreign species could compete with a native species and drive it to extinction.
d.
It is so strict because a foreign species may not be able to survive in a new environment.

anonymous · Answer

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gatorgirl · Answer

C. It is so strict because a foreign species could compete with a native species and drive it to extinction.