You have read about the mistakes made on Easter Island. On Tikopia, another small island, the people acted in other ways. When they realized that the pigs they had imported were damaging the environment, they killed them all. They had to have permission from a chief to fish, which prevented overfishing. They practiced contraception. These all indicate that ______________
A) they believed in full resource utilization
B) they felt that everything was a nonrenewable resource
C) they felt that everything was a renewable resource
D) they truly practiced sustainability
E) they were concerned with only one year at a time

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The actions taken by the Tikopian people indicate that they were concerned with the long-term sustainability of their island and its resources. They recognized the negative impact of introduced species and overfishing, and took measures to prevent further damage. Their practice of contraception also suggests a thoughtful and intentional approach to managing their population and resources. Therefore, the best choice is D, they truly practiced sustainability.

You Have Read About the Mistakes Made on Easter Island