Question

percentage of wetland habit loss (1780–1980) in the past 200 years, continental united states has lost a large percentage of its wetland habitat. what caused loss? decrease in global temperatures decrease in sea level increase in hurricane activity increase in human population

Explanation:

An increase in human population leads to more land - use changes like urbanization, agriculture expansion, and infrastructure building, which often result in wetland destruction. Decrease in global temperatures and sea levels are not typical causes of wetland loss. While hurricanes can impact wetlands, the long - term and large - scale wetland loss over 200 years is mainly due to human activities.

Answer:

increase in human population