Which of the following is an example of biotic pollution?
A) elephants in southern Africa
B) black-footed ferrets in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana
C) brown tree snake in Guam
D) California condor in the United States
E) passenger pigeons in North America

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Biotic pollution refers to invasive species introduced into an ecosystem that disrupts the natural balance of the environment. The brown tree snake is an example of biotic pollution because it was accidentally introduced to Guam from the Solomon Islands after World War II and has since decimated the native bird population and caused other ecological problems. The other options are not examples of invasive species causing disruption in their ecosystems.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Biotic Pollution