Question 12

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following statements most accurately represents the concept of maximum sustainable yield?


A) Maximum sustainable yields are similar for all species.
B) Species with the highest reproduction rates are the most sensitive to high rates of harvesting.
C) Large mammals tend to have a lower maximum sustainable yield because they are far less adaptable than smaller animals.
D) Maximum sustainable yields are difficult to predict.
E) Wildlife managers build in a safety margin by setting maximum sustainable yields slightly higher than maximum rate of population growth.

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