Question

1. A rapidly increasing human population is the primary driver behind what

LEADING cause of the loss of biodiversity? (SEV5.a) *
O a. Extinction
O b. Habitat Loss
O c. Pollution
O d. Overexploitation

Answer 1

your answer is B. Habitat Loss

Step-by-step explanation:

What is the #1 cause for the loss of biodiversity?

Habitat destruction

Habitat destruction is a major cause of biodiversity loss. Habitat loss is caused by deforestation, overpopulation, pollution, and global warming. Species that are physically large and those living in forests or oceans are more affected by habitat reduction.

Habitat loss and overexploitation, driven by our rapid population growth and unsustainable consumption patterns, are the primary causes of biodiversity loss which is now happening up to ten thousand times faster than for millions of years before.