Most Extinction Experts Estimate Species Extinctions to Be Greater Than

question 86

Multiple Choice

Most extinction experts estimate species extinctions to be greater than even anticipated due to all but which of the following reasons?

• A) We are degrading biologically diverse hotspots.
• B) We are reducing biologically diverse environments that serve as colonizing sites for new species.
• C) The number of laws to protect biodiversity worldwide is increasing.
• D) The rate of extinction and biodiversity loss is likely to increase due to human caused factors.
• E) Human populations are increasing.

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