Question

Extinction is a natural process that has occurred throughout the history of life on Earth. In the 21st century, extinction is a big problem because:

• A. the rate of extinction is much slower than ever before
• B. the rate of extinction is much faster than ever before
• C. there are fewer species that could become extinct than ever before
• D. now we can record when it happens

Answer 1

The correct option is B the rate of extinction is much faster than ever before

Humans use forest lands for agriculture (deforestation), fossil fuels for producing electricity and providing transportation (pollution), etc. Due to these acitivites and many others, the rate of endangered animals and the risk of extinction is greater than ever before.