Although the term "invasive species" is imprecise, non-native plants and animals are a threat to many ecosystems.

Which sentence gives the best support for this claim?

A.) Some non-native species, such as rabbits in Australia, were originally introduced with good intentions.

B.) In 1859, Thomas Austin released 24 rabbits into the wild in Australia, saying, "The introduction of a few rabbits could do little harm."

C.) By the 1920s, Australia's rabbit population had grown from 24 to an estimated 10 billion.

D.) Rabbits, which compete with native wildlife and damage vegetation, have had a devastating effect on Australia's environment.

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Amber Rich

23 June, 09:44

Although the term "invasive species" is imprecise, non-native plants and animals are a threat to many ecosystems.

Which sentence gives the best support for this claim?

A.) Some non-native species, such as rabbits in Australia, were originally introduced with good intentions.

B.) In 1859, Thomas Austin released 24 rabbits into the wild in Australia, saying, "The introduction of a few rabbits could do little harm."

C.) By the 1920s, Australia's rabbit population had grown from 24 to an estimated 10 billion.

D.) Rabbits, which compete with native wildlife and damage vegetation, have had a devastating effect on Australia's environment.

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Killian Phillips · Answer 1

Option D because it uses the key word "devastating effect" while the other options suggest that the non-native plants and animals are minimal or beneficial in effect to others.