Question

which of the following statements is true about the relationship between species and human - induced environmental changes? choose 1 answer: a human - induced environmental changes can lead to the emergence of new species. b human - induced environmental changes can lead to an increase in a species’ range, but not to the emergence of a new species. c the only species - level change that can occur as a result of human - induced environmental change is extinction.

Explanation:

• Option A: Human - induced environmental changes (like habitat fragmentation, climate change) can create new selective pressures. Over time, populations may adapt and diverge enough to form new species (speciation). For example, if a human - made barrier splits a population, the two groups might evolve differently.
• Option B: Human - induced changes can lead to speciation, so the claim that it can't lead to new species is wrong.
• Option C: Human - induced changes can cause range shifts, adaptations, and speciation too, not just extinction.

Answer:

A. Human - induced environmental changes can lead to the emergence of new species.