Question

which of the following is not an example of overexploitation. twenty - five million bison once roamed the american landscape; by 1880, only 1,091 remained. each time salmon are harvested from a fish farm, new salmon are brought in to replace them. the passenger pigeon population in america was in the billions before they became extinct. ginseng is slow growing, produces few seeds, and is highly sought after for its medicinal properties.

Explanation:

Overexploitation refers to the excessive use of a resource. In the case of the bison and passenger pigeon, they were over - hunted to near - extinction or extinction. Ginseng is over - harvested due to its high demand for medicinal purposes. However, when salmon are harvested from a fish farm and replaced, it is a form of sustainable management rather than overexploitation.

Answer:

Each time salmon are harvested from a fish farm, new salmon are brought in to replace them.