Question

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

Explanation:

Rain forests are home to around 50-70% of Earth's land species. Current trends of deforestation (rain forest destruction) eliminate critical habitat, food sources, and shelter for these species, putting a large percentage at risk of extinction. Meteor collisions are rare, parasite infestations affect specific species, and coral reef destruction impacts marine, not primarily land, species.

Answer:

C. rain forest destruction