Question

the unsustainable use of natural resources which occurs when harvesting and hunting exceeds reproduction of wild plant and animal species.
overexploitation
habitat destruction
climate change
population destruction

Explanation:

Overexploitation refers to excessive harvesting and hunting that surpasses the reproduction rate of wild plant and animal species, which aligns with the description given. Habitat destruction is about the damage to living - spaces, climate change is about long - term shifts in climate patterns, and population destruction is not a standard term in this context.

Answer:

A. Overexploitation