ECOLOGY
HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ranching
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Predators
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Disease
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Hawaiian Islands were formed by such a hot spot occurring in the middle of the Pacific Plate. While the hot spot itself is fixed, the plate is moving. So, as the plate moved over the hot spot, the string of islands that make up the Hawaiian Island chain were formed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Overexploitation, or excessive use, of species that have economic value is a factor increasing the current rate of extinction.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following would protect Earth’s biodiversity? Preserve habitats in many countries. Prevent the introduction of a non-native species into an area. Encourage ecotourism.