Although Extinction Is a Natural Process, Current Extinctions Are of Concern

question 22

Multiple Choice

Although extinction is a natural process, current extinctions are of concern to environmentalists because

• A) more animals than ever before are going extinct.
• B) most current extinctions are caused by introduced species.
• C) the rate of extinction is unusually high.
• D) current extinction is primarily affecting plant diversity.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

Coordinate Movements

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently in physical actions.

Classical Conditioning

Classical conditioning is a learning process wherein a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, leading to an automatic response.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning in which an animal is rewarded or punished for performing a behavior it discovers by chance.

Lunar

Related to the moon or its characteristics.