The Slow Extinction of Species Is Always Occurring on Earth

question 34

Multiple Choice

The slow extinction of species is always occurring on Earth.Five periods of mass extinction have also happened.Many scientists feel that humans are responsible for causing another era of mass extinction.Which of the following human factors might contribute to this mass extinction?

• A)overpopulation
• B)pollution
• C)human-made contributions to global climate change
• D)encroachment on animal habitat
• E)All of these factors may contribute to the current mass extinction.

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Definitions:

Coastal Waters

The part of the ocean adjacent to the coast, within a certain distance, often characterized by shallow depths and significant influence from land.

Tragedy Of The Commons

A situation where individuals, acting independently according to their own self-interest, deplete or spoil shared resources, leading to long-term collective loss.

Overfishing

The practice of harvesting fish from bodies of water at a faster rate than they can reproduce, leading to population declines.