When tagging animals specifically for the study of population size, scientists must do all of the following EXCEPT:

a.
tag all individuals during the first study to ensure accurate results
b.
make sure that markings do not harm the animal
c.
ensure that tags are non-toxic and will not come off of the animal
d.
ensure that the location and color of the tag does not draw the attention of predators

Question

When tagging animals specifically for the study of population size, scientists must do all of the following EXCEPT:

a.
tag all individuals during the first study to ensure accurate results
b.
make sure that markings do not harm the animal
c.
ensure that tags are non-toxic and will not come off of the animal
d.
ensure that the location and color of the tag does not draw the attention of predators

secret-ninja · Answer

I would go with A, it seems to make the most sense to me.

anonymous · Answer

I do believe it's D. ensure that the location and color of the tag does not draw the attention of predators. Because if the colours are too bright a predator may ruin their study.

secret-ninja · Answer

Yes, but D is one of the things that they WILL do. The question is asking what they DON'T do.

anonymous · Answer

oh

anonymous · Answer

go with @Secret-Ninja

secret-ninja · Answer

But the thing is, they are studying population size, so they would have to record the all, so A is kind of true, BUT they wouldn't be able to do it all in one trial, so I think I'll still root for A.

znappydooz · Answer

Yea, @Secret-Ninja is right from what I can tell

znappydooz · Answer

I agree! ;)

anonymous · Answer

It's not D. I answered the question, and it said I was incorrect. I do think it is A. Thank you!