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Why do scientists believe we are entering a period of mass extinction?
Human driven: habitat loss, pollution, climate change, overharvesting
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Name the major threats to biodiversity. Which is/are the greatest threat(s)?
habitat loss (biggest)
invasive species
pollution
overexplotaion
climate change
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What unique challenges are faced by animals trapped within small, isolated habitat fragments? Describe 2-3.
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How do roads transform a formerly wild area into a cleared settlement in a relatively short period of time? Describe the process.
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