Compared with the Background Rate of Extinction,currently ___________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Compared with the background rate of extinction,currently ___________.

• A)species are going extinct much faster than in the past
• B)the rate of extinction is more than 100 times higher
• C)humans are greatly enhancing the rate of extinction
• D)species are going extinct much faster than in the past AND the rate of extinction if more than 100 times higher
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Adjustment

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Available-for-sale Securities

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Stockholders' Equity

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Income Statement

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