Which of the Following Is True About Extinction

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about extinction?

• A) Overexploitation by hunting and fishing is the foremost threat to tropical animals and plants.
• B) Without human activity, all species would survive and there would be no extinctions.
• C) There are many causes of extinctions and an animal or plant may go extinct for any of a combination of these factors.
• D) Commercial hunting and fishing are careful not to deplete animal reserves.
• E) Introduction of new alien species helps preserve biodiversity and slow extinction.

Distinguish between different types of forests (e.g., old-growth, second-growth, tropical) and their characteristics.

Identify threats to forests and the importance of maintaining forest health.

Understand the significance of tropical forests and the threats they face.

Recognize the importance of biodiversity in forest ecosystems and the factors affecting it.