Question

whaling was a very profitable profession until whale populations crashed. the global community came together to enact a ban on whaling. however, japan and norway have not agreed to stop whaling. which of the following is the most likely consequence of their decision? a. the whale populations are bouncing back very successfully and are unaffected by japan and norway continuing to whale. b. the whale populations are not rebounding as quickly as they might if all of the countries agreed not to hunt whales. c. the whale populations have mutated into new kinds of organisms. d. the whales are getting better at avoiding capture.

Explanation:

If Japan and Norway continue whaling while the global community has a ban, it will impede the recovery of whale populations. Whaling reduces the number of whales, and with continued hunting, the population cannot grow as fast as it would if all countries adhered to the ban.

Answer:

B. The whale populations are not rebounding as quickly as they might if all of the countries agreed not to hunt whales.