Question

Read the passage. Then evaluate the need for a solution and consider each solution suggested. Which solution do you think is more likely to be successful? Explain your reasoning.

Passage: People traveling to an island accidentally introduced mice into an ecosystem that previously had no mice. The population of mice quickly grew out of control. It started harming populations of native plants and birds. Scientists offered two solutions. One was to introduce cats to the island. The cats could hunt and eat the mice. The other suggestion was to introduce a disease that could infect the mice and reduce their population.

Answer 1

Answer: could be both its up to you will explain each

Explanation: It could be both because if the cats aren't non native cats then that would not really pose a threat. Now let's say it's a different species then I would say it wouldn't be the best idea unless you can control the amounts of cats and send them back to their native country.

In terms of a disease it depends on the effects and if it would affect any other animals or even humans. But if it wouldn't cause any future problems such as a new diseases being spread to humans then I think it would be the safest option.

It is your opinion. I'm writing what I believe

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