Which of the Following Are Typically Responsible for Island Extinctions

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are typically responsible for island extinctions?

• A)habitat destruction
• B)overharvesting and introduction of nonnative predators and herbivores
• C)earthquakes followed by tsunamis
• D)increased CO₂ levels and global warming

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