The Causes of the Current (Sixth) Mass Extinction Include All

question 21

Multiple Choice

The causes of the current (sixth) mass extinction include all of these, but not _______________.

• A) pollution from pesticides, eutrophication and other causes
• B) habitat alteration and destruction
• C) global climate change
• D) earthquakes, tsunamis and forest fires
• E) invasive exotic species

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Definitions:

Old Age

The latter stage of the human lifespan, often associated with retirement, and physical and cognitive changes.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or the state of being whole and undivided.

Kubler-Ross

Refers to the Kubler-Ross model, which outlines five stages of grief that people go through when dealing with tragedy or loss.

Accepting Death

The process of acknowledging and coming to terms with the inevitability of death, often in the context of terminal illness or loss.