The Most Common Cause of the Extinction of Species Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of the extinction of species is __________.

• A)overhunting
• B)disease
• C)overfishing
• D)loss of habitat

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Definitions:

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Thinking

Abstract thinking is the ability to consider concepts, understand complex ideas, and apply problem-solving strategies beyond the concrete and immediate.

Cognitive Development

refers to the processes by which thinking evolves, including acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge and information.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, typically developed in infancy.