Effects of Change Quick Check

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Question
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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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.