Question

1. what inference can be made about floridas previous python removal efforts?

they were inexpensive but slow.
they were effective and ended the problem.
they were costly and not always successful.
they required fewer trained scientists.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct inference about Florida’s previous python removal efforts, we analyze each option:

• "They were inexpensive but slow": There's no indication that previous efforts were inexpensive; in fact, new methods (like citizen science or incentives) might aim to reduce costs, implying previous ones were costly. So this is incorrect.
• "They were effective and ended the problem": The fact that there are still python removal efforts (and the need for new strategies) shows the problem wasn't ended. So this is incorrect.
• "They were costly and not always successful": Python removal is a challenging task (invasive species, hard to locate all pythons). Previous methods (like using trained scientists alone) would be costly (salaries, resources) and likely not catch all pythons (hence not always successful). This aligns with the context of needing improved strategies.
• "They required fewer trained scientists": If previous efforts were less effective, they likely required more trained scientists (or other costly resources) rather than fewer. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They were costly and not always successful.