Atlantic cod is a benthopelagic fish that is consumed primarily by humans. These are commercially known as codling. From the given choices, legal regulations and increasing reproductive capacity are both beneficial to the population of the cod. The water temperature is also likely to affect the population but not as much as overfishing does. Therefore, the answer is the first choice.
<span>B. Rocks go through many stages during their formation</span><span>
Sedimentary rocks together with the igneous rocks and the metamorphic rocks are the three main types of rocks that existed on earth. It is formed or made accordingly into four major ways. First, it is formed by depositing weathered remains of "clastic sedimentary rocks" or other rocks. Second, is through accumulation and the consolidation of sediments, thirdly is by depositing the results of biogenic activity and lastly it is formed through precipitation from solution. Limestone, shale, chalk clay and others are best examples of sedimentary rocks. </span>
