Some People Insist That Human Activity Is Not Affecting Extinction

question 18

Essay

Some people insist that human activity is not affecting extinction rates. Many people point out that in the history of Earth there have been several periods of mass extinction before humans were around. As a scientist, what could you do to change their views?

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A visual that outlines every conceivable highest production level for a duo of items, taking into account inputs like resources and other contributing elements.

Government Regulations

Rules or laws established by governments to control and guide the operations of businesses and individuals with the aim of protecting public interest.

Macroeconomics

The branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of an economy as a whole, including issues like economic growth, inflation, and unemployment.

Normative Statements

Statements that express value judgments or opinions about what ought to be rather than statements of fact.