Overgrazing occurs when plants are exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time without sufficient recovery periods. It’s caused by either poorly managed livestock, or by an overpopulation of wild animals. Overgrazing reduces the usefulness, productivity, and biodiversity of the land and is one cause of desertification and erosion.
The easiest ways to prevent overgrazing is to decrease the number of animals. What impact will reducing the number of animals have on the environment?
A) Negative, provides a sustainable plan to use a non-renewable resource.
B) Positive, provides a sustainable plan to use a non-renewable resource.
C) Negative, provides a sustainable plan to use a renewable resource.
D) Positive, provides a sustainable plan to use a renewable resource.