Question

Which of the following human activities increases the chance of extinction?

• A. Hunting
• B. Deforestation
• C. Aforestation
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

One of the major cause of extinction of various species from an ecosystem is human activities. Human activities such as overharvesting, pollution, deforestation, hunting, etc increases the chance of extinction. Overhunting of any particular animal increases the chances of that animal becoming extinct. Deforestation is destruction of forest permanently. It is done to make space available for other uses. It results in removal of natural habitat for many species. This can ultimately results in extinction of species. Afforestation is the process of establishment of a forest in an area where there was no tree previously.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.