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Questions and Answers
Which human activity is considered the most significant factor contributing to animal extinction?
Which human activity is considered the most significant factor contributing to animal extinction?
- Climate Change
- Habitat Destruction (correct)
- Introduction of Invasive Species
- Overexploitation
What poses serious threats to wildlife due to contamination of ecosystems?
What poses serious threats to wildlife due to contamination of ecosystems?
- Climate Change
- Pollution (correct)
- Introduction of Invasive Species
- Overexploitation
Which human activity includes activities such as deforestation and mining that lead to the destruction of natural habitats?
Which human activity includes activities such as deforestation and mining that lead to the destruction of natural habitats?
- Introduction of Invasive Species
- Climate Change
- Habitat Destruction (correct)
- Overexploitation
What activity accelerates the extinction rate of species according to scientists?
What activity accelerates the extinction rate of species according to scientists?
Which of the following contributes to the degradation of natural habitats?
Which of the following contributes to the degradation of natural habitats?
What human activity involves industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and plastic waste?
What human activity involves industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and plastic waste?
How does climate change contribute to animal extinction?
How does climate change contribute to animal extinction?
What is one of the consequences of overexploitation of wildlife?
What is one of the consequences of overexploitation of wildlife?
How do invasive species contribute to population declines and extinction?
How do invasive species contribute to population declines and extinction?
What effect does the introduction of invasive species have on native species?
What effect does the introduction of invasive species have on native species?
How does the fragmentation of ecosystems impact wildlife populations?
How does the fragmentation of ecosystems impact wildlife populations?
What is one of the significant threats posed by illegal wildlife trade?
What is one of the significant threats posed by illegal wildlife trade?
What is a key threat to many species introduced in the text?
What is a key threat to many species introduced in the text?
Which action is crucial for safeguarding wildlife against the threats of climate change?
Which action is crucial for safeguarding wildlife against the threats of climate change?
What can help protect wild species from extinction by addressing habitat loss?
What can help protect wild species from extinction by addressing habitat loss?
Which activity threatens numerous species with extinction due to the demand for exotic pets, traditional medicines, and luxury goods?
Which activity threatens numerous species with extinction due to the demand for exotic pets, traditional medicines, and luxury goods?
What poses a significant threat to many species by altering habitats and exacerbating existing threats?
What poses a significant threat to many species by altering habitats and exacerbating existing threats?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation strategies is crucial for safeguarding wildlife against the threats of what?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation strategies is crucial for safeguarding wildlife against the threats of what?
Study Notes
Human Activities and Extinction
- Habitat loss is widely considered the most significant factor contributing to animal extinction. This includes activities like deforestation, mining, and urbanization.
- Pollution poses a serious threat to wildlife by contaminating ecosystems through industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and plastic waste.
- Climate change accelerates the extinction rate of species by altering habitats, increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, and disrupting food chains.
- Overexploitation of wildlife can lead to population declines and extinction, particularly through activities like hunting, fishing, and trading of endangered species.
- Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, introduce diseases, and alter habitats, contributing to population declines and extinction.
- Habitat fragmentation can isolate wildlife populations, reduce genetic diversity, and make them more vulnerable to extinction.
- Illegal wildlife trade threatens numerous species with extinction due to the demand for exotic pets, traditional medicines, and luxury goods.
- Pollution poses a significant threat to many species by altering habitats and exacerbating existing threats.
Solutions and Mitigation
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation strategies is crucial for safeguarding wildlife against the threats of climate change.
- Protecting natural habitats can help prevent habitat loss and fragmentation, which are crucial for safeguarding wild species from extinction.
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Description
Learn about the role of humans in animal extinction and how to protect wild species from disappearing. Explore the concept of extinction as a natural phenomenon and the factors that accelerate it in today's world.
