Question

question #5 which sentence from the selection suggests that the author believes that humans should take responsibility for protecting california sea otters? a scientists have long designated the california sea otter a \keystone predator,\ meaning what the animal eats has a large impact on its environment. b the findings may help scientists better understand why the sea otter comeback, never a resounding success, now appears to be sputtering. c hunted for their fur, california sea otters (a.k.a. southern sea otters, distinct from the northern pacific subspecies found from washington to alaska) were nearly wiped out by the turn of the 20th century. d californians believed that otters had disappeared from the coast until in 1938 a big sur rancher sighted a group of only about 50 animals.

Explanation:

The text discusses the importance of protecting California sea - otters. Option A mentions humans taking responsibility for protecting them, which aligns with the idea that the author believes humans should safeguard these otters. Options B, C, and D focus on other aspects like scientific understanding, species distinction, and historical sightings rather than the protection of California sea - otters.

Answer:

A. Humans should take responsibility for protecting California sea otters.