LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

ECOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What does the “H” stand for in the scientific acronym “HIPPO” which describes the five major causes of species decline and premature extinction?

A	Health concerns
B	Human intervention
C	Hunting and exploitation
D	Habitat destruction and degradation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Wilson suggested the acronym HIPPO for the main causes of biodiversity loss, standing for Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, human over-Population and Over-harvesting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wilson prefers the acronym HIPPO, standing for Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Human Over Population, and Overharvesting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiversity researches summarize the most important direct cause of extinction resulting from human activities using the acronym HIPPCO: Habitat destruction, degradation and fragmentation; Invasive (nonnative species); Population growth and increasing use of resources; Pollution; Climate change, and Overexploitation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Climate change. Pollution. Destruction of habitats. Invasive alien species. Overexploitation of the natural environment.

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