Conservation: Protecting the Environment for Future Generations

Question 1

What is the purpose of a national park in terms of conservation?

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To protect and preserve natural ecosystems and habitats

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To provide recreation opportunities for visitors

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To promote tourism and economic development

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To house endangered species in captivity

Question 2

Which endangered species is known for its distinctive black and white stripes?

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Zebra

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Giant panda

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Polar bear

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Bengal tiger

Question 3

What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act?

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To protect and recover endangered and threatened species

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To regulate the hunting and fishing of all wildlife

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To ban the sale of products made from endangered species

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To create new national parks and wildlife refuges

Question 4

What is the term for the process of restoring damaged ecosystems to their natural state?

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Rehabilitation

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Mitigation

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Conservation

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Preservation

Question 5

How does climate change impact conservation efforts, and what strategies can be implemented to adapt?

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Adjusting conservation strategies to account for changing habitats and species distributions.

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Ignoring climate change and continuing with traditional conservation practices.

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Discontinuing conservation efforts due to the challenges posed by climate change.

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Focusing conservation efforts solely on popular and well-known species.

Question 6

Which conservation approach uses financial rewards or penalties to encourage environmentally responsible behavior?

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Market-based incentives

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Regulatory measures

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Public education campaigns

Question 7

What is the main reason for the decline of coral reefs in the United States?

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Ocean acidification

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Overfishing

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Pollution

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Rising sea levels

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to endangered species?

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Responsible human activities

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Habitat destruction

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Climate change

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Overpopulation

Question 9

What is the primary goal of wildlife conservation?

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Protecting biodiversity by ensuring the survival of different species.

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Maximizing economic benefits from wildlife.

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Controlling and limiting wildlife populations.

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Providing recreational opportunities for humans.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conserving natural habitats?

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Increasing crime rates

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Protecting biodiversity

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Regulating climate patterns

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Boosting local economies

Question 11

Which organization is responsible for listing endangered species in the United States?

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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Endangered Species Act?

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Promoting economic development

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Protecting threatened and endangered species

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Recovering populations of endangered species

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Preserving natural habitats

Question 13

What is a sustainable practice that helps conserve water?

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Using low-flow appliances

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Watering the lawn daily

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Taking long showers

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Leaving the water running while brushing teeth

Question 14

What is the main purpose of national parks in the United States?

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Protecting natural ecosystems and providing recreational opportunities

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Developing land for commercial use

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Providing homes for wildlife

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Generating revenue for the government

Question 15

Which organization is responsible for managing national forests in the United States?

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U.S. Forest Service

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National Park Service

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Environmental Protection Agency

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonpoint source pollution?

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Sewage treatment plant discharge

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Fertilizer runoff from farms

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Oil spill from a tanker

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Pesticides used in agriculture

Question 17

What is the most appropriate method for disposing of old electronics?

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Recycling them at a designated facility

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Throwing them in the regular trash

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Donating them to a charity

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Burning them in a backyard fire

Question 18

In wildlife management, it's important to balance the well-being of individual animals with the health of the entire population. Which approach do you think is more important?

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Balancing the needs of both individual animals and the population.

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Protecting the population, even if it means some animals suffer.

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Protecting individual animals, even if it hurts the population.

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Ignoring ethical concerns in wildlife management.

Question 19

How do public awareness campaigns contribute to conservation efforts?

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Raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire action.

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Raise funds for conservation organizations.

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Identify new species and habitats for protection.

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Enforce environmental regulations and policies.

Question 20

How do conservation efforts impact the economy? Consider the costs of conservation and its long-term benefits for society and the environment.

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Conservation should balance costs and benefits, considering both short-term and long-term effects.

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Conservation should focus only on environmental benefits, even if it's expensive.

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Economic benefits should be more important than environmental concerns when making conservation decisions.

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Economic implications should not be considered when making conservation decisions.

Question 21

What's the main purpose of ecological restoration in conservation?

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Fix and revive damaged ecosystems

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Protect certain endangered species

Question 22

Which of the following does NOT pose a threat to endangered species?

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Overpopulation

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Habitat destruction

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Climate change

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Hunting and poaching

Question 23

What is the primary objective of habitat preservation?

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Protecting the natural homes of wildlife

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Preventing natural disasters

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Increasing biodiversity

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Boosting tourism

Question 24

Which of the following practices is considered sustainable?

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Using renewable energy sources like solar and wind

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Driving a fossil fuel-powered vehicle

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Cutting down forests for development

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Overfishing

Question 25

How can individuals contribute to conservation efforts?

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Educating others and advocating for change

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Only governments and organizations can make a difference

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Saving endangered species is impossible

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Participating in protests

Question 26

What is a keystone species and why is it important?

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A species that plays a crucial role in its ecosystem and whose removal would have a significant impact

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A species that is not threatened by human activities

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A species that is found only in a single location

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A species that has a high population density

Question 27

Which human activity has the most detrimental impact on the environment, causing air pollution, water contamination, and the destruction of wildlife habitats?

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Farming with heavy machinery

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Driving a fuel-efficient vehicle

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Minimizing the use of plastic products

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Recycling paper and metal products

Question 28

What is the central purpose of the Endangered Species Act?

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To identify and protect species at risk of extinction

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To regulate hunting and fishing activities

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To establish national parks and wildlife reserves

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To promote sustainable land use practices

Question 29

How are conservation and economic development related?

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Conservation and economic development can be mutually beneficial.

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Conservation can restrict economic growth.

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Economic growth can damage the environment.

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There is no connection between conservation and economic development.

Question 30

How does climate change impact ecosystems and biodiversity?

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It alters habitats, affecting species distribution and survival.

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It is not a threat to ecosystems or biodiversity.

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It only has positive impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.

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It only affects species distribution.

Question 31

Community-based conservation involves local communities in protecting the environment. Do you believe these initiatives improve environmental outcomes?

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Yes, community involvement leads to increased ownership and sustainable practices.

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No, including local communities can cause conflicts and hinder conservation efforts.

Question 32

Which of these is the primary reason endangered species in the United States face extinction?

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Habitat destruction

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Over-hunting

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Climate change

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Pollution

Question 33

The primary goal of the Endangered Species Act is:

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To protect and help threatened and endangered species recover

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To regulate hunting and fishing activities

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To promote sustainable land use practices

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To enforce environmental laws

Question 34

What is the leading cause of climate change?

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Human activities like burning fossil fuels

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Natural processes, such as volcanic eruptions

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Changes in the Earth's orbit

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A combination of natural and human factors

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a potential consequence of climate change?

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Stabilization of global temperatures

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Rising sea levels

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Increased frequency of natural disasters

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Melting of polar ice caps

Question 36

The primary goal of conservation efforts is to:

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Protect and preserve natural ecosystems and their resources.

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Increase resource consumption.

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Reduce agricultural productivity.

Question 37

Which of the following poses the greatest threat to endangered species?

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Habitat loss and degradation.

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Climate variation.

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Disease outbreaks.

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Over-hunting.

Question 38

A simple, yet effective way to conserve energy is to:

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Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.

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Keep lights and electronics on even when not needed.

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Use energy-intensive appliances more frequently.

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Open windows and doors to ventilate during winter.

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of national parks?

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To protect and preserve ecosystems, habitats, and natural landscapes.

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To generate tourism revenue.

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To provide recreational activities for visitors.

Question 40

Recycling has several benefits. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of recycling?

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Increases the need for landfills.

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Reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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Conserves natural resources.

Question 41

What is the fundamental distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can naturally replenish themselves, while non-renewable resources cannot.

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Non-renewable resources are always more expensive than renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are always cleaner than non-renewable resources.

Question 42

Identify an example of a natural habitat:

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Forest ecosystem.

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Urban park.

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School building.

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Shopping mall.

Question 43

The primary goal of the Endangered Species Act is to:

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Protect and recover species facing extinction or population decline.

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Allow unrestricted hunting and fishing of all species.

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Regulate pesticide use in agricultural practices.

Question 44

Which of the following actions is an effective way for individuals to support conservation efforts?

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials.

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Ignore energy conservation measures.

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Increase consumption of single-use plastics.

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Dispose of waste improperly.

Question 45

Identify the primary driver of biodiversity loss:

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Destruction and degradation of natural habitats.

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Climate change.

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Pollution.

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Overpopulation.