Question

Which of the following shows the order of events that scientists believe will likely lead to the disappearance of many species?

increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, ozone layer destruction

increase in short-term human-induced changes, increase in human population, ozone layer destruction

increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, mass extinction

increase in short-term human-induced changes, increase in human population, mass extinction

Answer 1

increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, mass extinction

Answer 2

Answer: increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, mass extinction

Explanation:

Increase in human population, increase in short-term human-induced changes, mass extinction is the correct option because increase in human population has resulted in the exploitation of the natural flora and fauna for their own use. As, the increase in demand will also promote more exploitation. Increase in short term human induced changes like pollution, fire, explosion likely to kill many living organisms. Mass extinction due to nuclear explosion has also proved to be a potent hazardous event for killing large number of organisms.