Question

in places all over the world, the populations of many species of wildlife have decreased significantly over the past 100 years. many of the species are now classified as threatened or endangered. a team of ecologists is investigating ways to restore populations of wildlife species. how does the concept of anthromes affect any solution the team might develop?
a. anthromes now cover most of earth’s land, aside from polar regions.
b. anthromes have replaced some natural biomes, especially along coastlines.
c. anthromes and natural biomes are constantly replacing one another.
d. anthromes include national parks and conservation land, where wildlife is protected.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Anthromes (human - dominated ecosystems) do not cover most of Earth's land aside from polar regions. Natural biomes still exist in many non - polar areas.
• Option B: Anthromes have replaced some natural biomes, especially in coastal and other human - impacted areas. This is consistent with the idea of human influence on ecosystems as many wild species' populations have declined, and human - made ecosystems (anthromes) have taken over some natural biome areas.
• Option C: The idea that anthromes and natural biomes are constantly replacing each other is incorrect. The replacement of natural biomes by anthromes is more of a one - sided process driven by human activities rather than a constant mutual replacement.
• Option D: National parks and conservation land are areas where natural biomes (or at least protected natural areas) exist, and this option does not relate to how anthromes affect the situation of declining wildlife populations.

Answer:

B. Anthromes have replaced some natural biomes, especially along coastlines.