Determine whether a census is practical in the situation described. Explain your reasoning.
-You want to determine the mean length of all the snakes in Illinois.
A)A census is not practical. The number of snakes in Illinois is much too large.
B)A census is practical. The population is small and it would be simple to measure their lengths.

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Conducting a census to determine the mean length of all snakes in Illinois is not practical due to the vast number of snakes, their wide distribution across various habitats, and the difficulty in locating and measuring each one accurately.

Determine Whether a Census Is Practical in the Situation Described