Which major environmental change is occurring today that could cause the next mass extinction?(1 point)

oil spills

deforestation


extreme weather events

climate change

Respuesta :

Answer:Climate Change

Explanation: Climate change could cause 1/3 of plant matter to be extinct by 2070 and 17% of already endangered animals are at risk of extinction because of it

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Here's for the assignment titled:

Effects of Change Quick Check

- Connexus Only

"Q represents the questions given for each question in the assignment."

"A represents the correct answers in the assignment."

^Just a quick fyi key so you know which is which. 100%, Good Luck!

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1.

Q - "Which major environmental change is occurring today that could cause the next mass extinction?"

A - "Climate Change.

2.

Q - "What is the difference between a mass extinction and a regular (background extinction?"

A - ("Mass extintion involves many species over a short period of geologic time.)

3.

Q - "After the K-Pg mass extinction event, mammals were able to survive and proliferate. Which of the following factors contributed to this success the least?"

A - ("Most mammals being nocturnal, allowing them to see better in the darkened conditions.")

4.

Q - "How is climate change today similar to the major K-Pg extinction event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs?"

A - ("Individuals that can't adapt are dying, and species are going extinct.")

5.

Q - "Fossils provide evidence that best helps scientists determine changes over time in ____?"

A - ("the emergence or extinction of species.")

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