Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Plant and Animal

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the plant and animal species on earth?

• A) speciation continues to occur at a rapid rate leading to greater biological diversity on earth
• B) the number of species that exist now is the same number that existed at the beginning of this planet's history
• C) approximately 20-30% of plant and animal species are at greater risk of extinction due to global warming
• D) animals, but not plants, are adaptable enough to overcome the threats to their survival posed by global warming

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Definitions:

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals who are not in the labor force, desire and are available for work, and have looked for a job sometime in the past 12 months but not in the four weeks preceding the survey.

Part-Time Employed

Individuals who are employed in work situations where the number of hours worked is less than the standard full-time hours.

Labor Underutilization

A situation where the workforce is not being used to its fullest potential, including phenomena such as underemployment and unemployment.

Unemployed

Unemployed refers to individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job, a key measure in determining the health of an economy.