The major environmental change occurring today that could cause the next mass extinction is climate change. While all the options listed can have significant negative effects on the environment and biodiversity, climate change is widely regarded as a leading factor driving species extinction on a global scale.
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Which major environmental change is occurring today that could cause the next mass extinction?(1 point)
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extreme weather events
extreme weather events
climate change
climate change
deforestation
deforestation
oil spills
oil spills
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