7 Questions
Which activity is primarily responsible for the decline in biological wealth on our planet?
Deforestation
How many native bird species are believed to have gone extinct due to human colonization of tropical Pacific Islands?
2,000
How many species have gone extinct in the last 500 years according to the IUCN Red List (2004)?
784
Which of the following is an example of a recent extinction?
Dodo
How many species have disappeared in the last twenty years?
27
Are extinctions across taxa random?
No, they are not random.
Are new species being added to the earth's treasury of species?
No, new species are not being added.
Quiz: Assess your knowledge on the impact of human activities on species extinction. Test your understanding of the alarming decline in Earth's biological wealth due to human actions. Explore the consequences of human colonization on tropical Pacific Islands and the resulting extinction of numerous species. Gain insights into the ongoing loss of species and its implications for our planet's biodiversity.
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