For many years in the 1800s, human hunters on the US Great Plains hunted bison almost to extinction. Which statement, if true, best explains why the hunters were such a threat to the bison population?
1) The hunters used advanced weapons and technology to kill large numbers of bison.
2) The hunters had a deep understanding of bison behavior and were able to easily track and capture them.
3) The hunters had a strong cultural and economic incentive to hunt bison for their hides and meat.
4) The hunters were able to quickly transport the bison carcasses to market for sale.