Ontario Hunting License Practice Exam

What are two pressures on contemporary wildlife populations?

1. Urban development and agricultural expansion

2. Habitat destruction and pollution

3. Legal hunting and fishing

4. Climate change and global warming

The correct answer is: Habitat destruction and pollution

Habitat destruction and pollution are two major pressures that threaten wildlife populations in contemporary times. Urban development and agricultural expansion also play a significant role in habitat destruction, but these options are not as encompassing as "habitat destruction" as a whole. Legal hunting and fishing, while it may contribute to population decline for specific species, is not a widespread pressure affecting all contemporary wildlife populations. Climate change and global warming are also important environmental issues, but their impact on wildlife populations is not as direct as habitat destruction and pollution. Overall, B is the most comprehensive and accurate answer.