Which of the Following Ecosystem Service Degradations Is Not a Major

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ecosystem service degradations is not a major environmental concern for sustainable development?

• A)overfishing the oceans
• B)degrading agricultural soils
• C)depleting supplies of coal
• D)cutting forests faster than they can regrow

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