Which of the Following Threats to Biodiversity Is Targeted at Specific

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following threats to biodiversity is targeted at specific species rather than groups of species?

• A) introduced species
• B) habitat destruction
• C) increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a cause of global warming
• D) overharvesting

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