Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Biodiversity

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about biodiversity?

• A)The really important species of animals and plants are those that we rely on for food.If we can protect them,we can avoid any harmful effects even if other species go extinct.
• B)The size of tropical rain forests have been reduced from 14 percent to 6 percent.
• C)Exotic species play a role in 50 percent of extinctions.
• D)Coral reefs may become extinct in the next 40 years.
• E)Overexploitation by human activities can lead to a loss of biodiversity.

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The complete quantity of a product or service that sellers are ready and capable of offering for sale at a specified price point in the marketplace.

Demand

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a specified period.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing to buy.