Although Extinction Is a Natural Process, Current Extinctions Are of Concern

question 3

Multiple Choice

Although extinction is a natural process, current extinctions are of concern to environmentalists because ________.

• A) more animals than ever before are going extinct
• B) most current extinctions are caused by introduced species
• C) the rate of extinction is higher than background extinction rates
• D) current extinction is primarily affecting plant diversity

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