Multiple Choice
The largest contributing factor for the current high rate of animal extinctions is
A) Uncontrolled sport hunting in the developed world
B) Commercial harvesting of wildlife in Africa
C) Drought conditions caused by the greenhouse effect
D) Habitat destruction worldwide
E) None of these by themselves cause high rates of animal extinctions, but together they combine to cause high rates
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Q33: Extinction is the term used when all
Q34: Which of the following is FALSE regarding
Q35: We are usually referring to species diversity
Q36: The U.S. Endangered Species Act officially expired
Q37: Island ecosystems are extremely susceptible to invasive
Q39: In general, funding for recovery programs is
Q40: The main reason for continued trade in
Q41: The high rate of poaching of rhinoceros
Q42: Invasive species<br>A) flourish in a new environment
Q43: Habitat fragmentation usually leads to a(n)<br>A) Decrease