Question

Your county is considering the purchase of land to form a nature preserve. This land is known as a breeding habitat for an endangered species of bird. Which of the following is a possible negative short-term consequence to the county making this decision?
The population of the endangered species increases.
Habitat destruction is immediately decreased.
Habitats outside the preserve area become damaged by overdevelopment.
Environmental controls are made less strict outside the preserve area.

Answer 1

Habitats outside the preserve area become damaged by overdevelopment.