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The rapidity in the utilization of Natural Resources is the main cause of increase in the rate of extinction of plant and animal species. More and more land mass and water bodies are facing this threat due to over-exploitation of resources.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoHuman beings - As population increase, the fastest it has ever done as far as we know, other forms of life see their niches and territories shrink... whether it is animals or plants life, the planet is limited in term of area, and resources.... there is just not enough space for all species to expend forever ... also pollution has killed a lot of species.. and this also a consequence of over population too...
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∙ 12y agoDeforestation, because most of animal species live in the rainforest but it is getting cut down so animals get closer to extinction. Like the jaguar.
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How have humans increase the rate of extinction in the world?
No.
How does extinction of species today differ from extinction in the past?
The rate of extinction is faster.
What caused your heart rate to increase and decrease?
fudge
How does the rate of extinction compares to the rate of species formation on Earth today?
The rate of extinction is faster.
How does rate of extinction compare to the rate of species formation on earth today?
The rate of extinction is faster.
How does the rate of extinction compare to the rate species formation on earth today?
The rate of extinction is faster.
What is background extinctions?
A background extinction is the continuous extinction of individual species caused by climate change, disease, loss of habitat, and competitive disadvantages against other species. Background extinctions occur at a slow rate over time, affecting only a few species at one time.
How does the rate of extinction compare to the rate of species formation on earth today?
The rate of extinction is faster.
What is the likely cause of the current increase rate of extinction?
Deforestation, because most of animal species live in the rainforest but it is getting cut down so animals get closer to extinction. Like the jaguar.
What is Greece's natural increase rate?
birth rate per 1000 people is 9.2 and death rate per 1000 is 10.7 so the natural population growth is -0.15 %. there is anatural decrease indeed.
What changes would cause the fusion rate in the Suns core to increase?
Increase in the core temperature and decrease in the core radius.
What factors have caused a rapid increase in human population?
-birthrate -infant mortality rate -healthcare -longevity
