Question

Estimates of current rates of extinction


suggest that rates of extinction have globally decreased, but have locally increased

suggest that one-half of all animal and plant species may be gone by the year 2100

indicate that rates may be greater than extinction rates seen in the fossil records

indicate that rates of speciation equal extinction, so an equilibrium has been reached

Answer 1

Estimates of current rates of extinction indicate that rates may be greater than extinction rates seen in the fossil records.

What is extinction of species?

Extinction of species refers to the event in which species of organisms are entirely wiped from existence either by man-made causes, natural disasters or disease.

The recent industrial age and many technological advancements by man has resulted in rapid extinction of species .

Estimates of current rates of extinction indicate that rates may be greater than extinction rates seen in the fossil records.

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Answer 2

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c

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