Question

question 5 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 5. which best describes the purpose of a no-take marine protected area? a. to conserve the areas aesthetic value for activities like fishing or shell collecting. b. to preserve the prey items of large predators, whose catch is limited within the mpa. c. to preserve all organisms in the mpa, increasing biodiversity both within and around the area. d. to prohibit removal of threatened or endangered species from the area, only allowing the catch of ecologically sound species. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

• Option A: No - take MPAs don't aim for aesthetic value for activities like fishing/shell collecting (they restrict such activities).
• Option B: The purpose isn't just to preserve prey for large predators; it's about broader biodiversity.
• Option C: A no - take marine protected area (MPA) prohibits taking (removing) any organisms. This helps preserve all organisms within, and the spill - over effect (organisms moving out) increases biodiversity around the area too.
• Option D: No - take MPAs prohibit removal of all organisms, not just threatened/endangered ones while allowing others.

Answer:

C. To preserve all organisms in the MPA, increasing biodiversity both within and around the area.