Which of the following is an example of the law of unintended consequences in action at Lake Victoria, Africa?
A) clear cutting of old growth pine trees
B) building jetties on the Lake Victoria shore
C) introducing the Nile perch
D) growing algae for a aquaculture
E) constructing lake-front apartments

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Introducing the Nile perch to Lake Victoria in the 1950s resulted in unintended consequences. While it was introduced to boost fishing, it ended up causing the extinction of over 200 species of cichlid fish, which were crucial to the lake's ecosystem. The Nile perch also grew to massive sizes, which changed the dynamic of the food chain and led to a decrease in other fish populations.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Law