Question

4.1.6 quiz: a chapter from the world without us
question 1 of 5
according to the chapter, who is dr. eric sanderson?
a. one of the board of directors who control the gardening and planting in central park
b. one of the founders of new amsterdam, which eventually became new york.
c. a landscape ecologist who studies manhattan island as it existed in the 17th century
d. a zoologist whose goal is to introduce foreign species to balance central parks ecosystem

Explanation:

In the chapter, Dr. Eric Sanderson is described as a landscape ecologist. His work involves studying Manhattan Island as it was in the 17th century. This aligns with option C. Option A is incorrect as there is no indication he is on the Central Park Board of Directors. Option B is wrong because he is not a founder of New Amsterdam. Option D is incorrect as he is not focused on introducing foreign species to Central Park's ecosystem.

Answer:

C. A landscape ecologist who studies Manhattan Island as it existed in the 17th century