Question

guided practice
if the current trend continues, which may cause the extinction of up to 70 percent of earths land species?
a. parasite infestation
b. coral reef destruction
c. a meteor collision
d. rain forest destruction

Explanation:

Rain forests are home to around 50-70% of Earth's land species. Ongoing rain forest destruction (via deforestation for agriculture, logging, urbanization) eliminates critical habitat, food sources, and shelter for these species. Parasite infestations and coral reef destruction impact more limited or marine species, while meteor collisions are rare, non-current catastrophic events.

Answer:

D. rain forest destruction