Question

jocelyn says that marine scientists and ecologists are mostly able to predict how specific events will impact marine populations and the balance within ecosystems. what is the strongest point that can be used to challenge this view?

a. it is impossible to estimate the sizes of marine populations.
b. there are too many different types of relationships between organisms
c. most of the ocean and its inhabitants have not yet been studied
d. humans are changing both ocean and land environments too quickly.

Explanation:

If most of the ocean and its inhabitants are unstudied, scientists lack the foundational knowledge to accurately predict impacts. Options A is incorrect as population size estimates are possible. Option B, while relationships are complex, doesn't negate prediction as much as lack of knowledge. Option D about human - caused changes is a factor but not as fundamental as lack of study (C).

Answer:

C. Most of the ocean and its inhabitants have not yet been studied