Question

the table below summarizes whether the no - anchor zone meets the requirements of the major interest groups.

this solution meets only one out of the three requirements. the council thinks the solution could be optimized, or improved, to meet more requirements.

which of the following changes would help the no - anchor zone meet more requirements?

reduce the total cost by making any boats that anchor in the zone pay a fine.

increase percent coral cover by increasing the size of the zone.

increase earnings from tourism by including more diving spots in the zone.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Reduce the total cost by making any boats that anchor in the zone pay a fine.

This would help meet the Council Treasurer's requirement (cost - related).

• Option 2: Increase percent coral cover by increasing the size of the zone.

The coral - cover requirement is already met (Seafoam Reef Conservancy's requirement). Increasing it further may not be necessary for meeting more new requirements.

• Option 3: Increase earnings from tourism by including more diving spots in the zone.

This would help meet the Island Tourism Board's requirement (earnings - related).

Since the solution currently meets only one requirement (coral - cover), adding either cost - reduction (Option 1) or earnings - increase (Option 3) would make it meet two requirements.

Answer:

Both "Reduce the total cost by making any boats that anchor in the zone pay a fine" and "Increase earnings from tourism by including more diving spots in the zone" would help the no - anchor zone meet more requirements.