Ecology and Environment
Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction?
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Which of the following is/are factors that pose a great threat to biodiversity?
AHabitat destruction
BDisturbance and introduction of alien species
CMan's interference with nature
DAll of the above
Correct Answer
Solution
Biodiversity refers to the variety of organisms in an ecosystem. However, the biodiversity of an ecosystem is lost when there is fragmentation of the habitat or invasion by any alien species. The interference of the man with the nature and exploitation of its resources can result in the loss of the biodiversity.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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