Question

In the Scientific American article ("How Biodiversity Keeps Earth Alive") you were asked to read, which of the following was NOT identified as a "primary driver of biodiversity loss"?

a) Climate change
b) Habitat destruction
c) Genetic mutation
d) Invasive species

Answer 1

The Scientific American article identifies climate change, habitat destruction, and the introduction of exotic species as primary drivers of biodiversity loss. Genetic mutation is not identified as a primary driver of biodiversity loss in the article.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Scientific American article identifies climate change, habitat destruction, and the introduction of exotic species as primary drivers of biodiversity loss. Genetic mutation was NOT identified as a primary driver of biodiversity loss in the article. Genetic mutation is a natural process that results in genetic variation, which is important for biodiversity.