Which of the Following Are Human Activities That Could Cause

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are human activities that could cause an increase in extinction rates?

• A)habitat destruction
• B)pollution
• C)anthropogenic climate change
• D)habitat destruction,pollution,and anthropogenic climate change
• E)habitat destruction and pollution

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Definitions:

Synthesize

To produce a substance by the combination of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of complex compounds.

Control Group

In experiments, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment.

Experimental Group

The group in an experimental setup that is exposed to the variable or condition being tested, as opposed to the control group.

Hypothesis

A testable statement about the nature of an observation or relationship. Compare with scientific theory.