Question

8/10
what is the current rate of extinction compared to the normal background rate?
hundreds to thousands of times higher
lower than normal
about the same
slightly higher

Explanation:

Scientific studies indicate that human activities like habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change have drastically accelerated species loss. The current extinction rate is far above the natural background rate, which is the rate of extinction without major human impact.

Answer:

Hundreds to thousands of times higher