The Decline in Approximately 70% of the World's Bird Species

question 41

Multiple Choice

The decline in approximately 70% of the world's bird species is particularly alarming to scientists because ____ .

• A) this is the first time any bird species have been threatened with declining numbers
• B) the cause is a non-human activity that scientists cannot determine
• C) only land birds are affected, while water birds seem to be maintaining normal population numbers
• D) birds are excellent environmental indicators
• E) bird watching now generates a significant portion of tourist dollars in some countries

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