According to Most Conservation Biologists, the Single Greatest Threat to Global

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to most conservation biologists, the single greatest threat to global biodiversity is

• A)chemical pollution of water and air.
• B)stratospheric ozone depletion.
• C)insufficient recycling programs for nonrenewable resources.
• D)alteration or destruction of the physical habitat.
• E)global climate change resulting from a variety of human activities.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

The sense of body movement and position, including the sense of balance.

Kinesthesis

The system for sensing the position and movement of individual body parts.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound, contributing to the process of hearing.

Cochlea

A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear through which sound waves trigger nerve impulses.