Discussion :: World Geography
- The major cause of species extinction is
A.
agricultural activities |
B.
extraction (including mining, fishing, logging) |
C.
development (human settlements, industry) |
D.
habitat loss and degradation |
Answer : Option D
Explanation :
Species endangerment and extinction have three major anthropogenic causes—overhunting or overharvesting; introduction of nonnative species, including the spread of disease; and habitat degradation or loss. All three causes probably were factors in prehistoric as well as modern times.
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