The Pervasive Alteration of Global Ecosystems Is Mainly the Result

question 27

Multiple Choice

The pervasive alteration of global ecosystems is mainly the result of

• A)global climate change.
• B)increased frequency of wildfires in the past 500 years.
• C)human activities.
• D)the movement of continents by plate tectonics.

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