Which of the following were factors that contributed to the near-extinction of the buffalo? Choose all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East.
Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East. - only 3 answers are allowed
Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements.
Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements. - only 3 answers are allowed
Migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south.
Migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south. - only 3 answers are allowed
After disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival.
After disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival. - only 3 answers are allowed
A chemical fertilizer used by farmers was extremely poisonous to the buffalo.
A chemical fertilizer used by farmers was extremely poisonous to the buffalo. - only 3 answers are allowed
Only 3 answers are allowed.
Only 3 answers are allowed.
The three factors that contributed to the near-extinction of the buffalo are:
1. Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East.
2. Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements.
3. Migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south.