Question

what was the primary cause of the depletion of the atlantic cod fishery?
toxic waste
overfishing
water pollution
increased fish eating

Explanation:

The primary cause of the depletion of the Atlantic cod fishery was overfishing. Overfishing occurs when more fish are caught than the population can replace through natural reproduction, leading to a decline in the cod population. Toxic waste and water pollution can harm fish but were not the primary cause here, and increased fish eating is a result of availability rather than a cause of depletion.

Answer:

B. overfishing