Approximately What Percentage of the World's Extinct Species Became Extinct

question 19

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of the world's extinct species became extinct before humans appeared on earth?

• A) 1 percent
• B) 10 percent
• C) 20 percent
• D) more than 99 percent

---

Definitions:

Political Logrolling

A practice where politicians exchange favors by voting for each other's proposed bills or policies.

Progressive Taxation

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, ensuring that those who have higher incomes contribute a larger share of their income in taxes, with the aim of achieving a more equitable distribution of wealth.

Political Logrolling

The act of trading favors, particularly in the political arena through mutual voting on each other's proposed bills.

Special-Interest Effect

The impact that a small, focused group might have on policymaking for their own benefit, often at the expense of the larger population.