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jCorn1234

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Which of the following examples supports the researchers' definition of the term mass extinction?
 
  a. the destruction of all forms of life
  b. the destruction of many forms of plant and animal life
  c. the killing of animals
  d. the wiping out of plants

Question 2

The main idea of the reading is that
 
  a. biodiversity loss is good for the planet because it allows new species to evolve.
  b. human activity has little or no impact on the amount of life the planet can support.
  c. humans will continue to hurt or destroy other forms of life for their own benefit.
  d. there is a correlation between biodiversity and the amount of life the planet can support.



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Answer to Question 1

b. the destruction of many forms of plant and animal life

Answer to Question 2

d. there is a correlation between biodiversity and the amount of life the planet can support.



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