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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