The Most Serious Consequence to Humans of a Decrease in Global

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most serious consequence to humans of a decrease in global biodiversity would be the ________.

• A) increase in global warming and thinning of the ozone layer
• B) potential loss of ecosystem services on which people depend
• C) increase in the abundance and diversity of edge-adapted species
• D) loss of sources of genetic diversity to preserve endangered species
• E) loss of species for use as crops

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