Question

Question
Rapid mass extinction may occur as a result of(1 point)
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loss of habitat from land development.
loss of habitat from land development.

a few years of below-average temperatures.
a few years of below-average temperatures.

a catastrophic event.
a catastrophic event.

loss of food sources during a dry season.

Answer 1

Rapid mass extinction may occur as a result of **a catastrophic event**. While loss of habitat, changes in climate, and loss of food sources can contribute to species decline, a catastrophic event (such as a meteor strike, volcanic eruption, or sudden climate change) is typically a more immediate and decisive factor leading to rapid mass extinction.