Question

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

Explanation:

Rain forests are home to around 50-70% of Earth's land species. Current trends of rain forest destruction (via deforestation for agriculture, logging, etc.) eliminate critical habitat, putting most of these species at risk of extinction. Coral reef destruction impacts marine species, parasite infestations affect targeted species, and meteor collisions are rare, non-current trends.

Answer:

D. rain forest destruction