Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Trawling
A)protects turtles
B)deaths of marine mammals and seabirds
C)drags on the bottom, damaging benthic habitat
D)destroys mangrove habitat

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trawling involves dragging a net on the bottom of the ocean, which can cause significant damage to benthic (ocean floor) habitat.

Answer: B
 Trawling has been known to cause the deaths of marine mammals and seabirds, as the nets can accidentally trap and drown these species.

Answers A and D are not associated with trawling, so they are not a suitable choice.

Match the Words with the Most Closely Associated Term