The Background Rate of Extinction Describes ___________

question 62

Multiple Choice

The background rate of extinction describes ___________.

• A) the average amount of time a species has before extinction
• B) the amount of time it takes for a similar species to become extinct
• C) the average rate of extinction in the time periods between mass extinctions
• D) the length of a given mass extinction
• E) the average rate of extinction after human impact on the environment

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Definitions:

Elderly Americans

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Living in Poverty

The state of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living expenses such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Monetary Policies

The procedures and actions of a central bank, currency board, or other regulatory committees that determine the size and rate of growth of the money supply, which in turn affects interest rates.

Fiscal Policies

Government policies regarding taxation and spending to influence a country's economy.