The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services published a report in 2019 that described several negative effects that humans have had on biodiversity and ecosystem services. They highlighted and ranked five drivers of these negative effects. Which of the following has had the greatest overall impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services? OA. Pollution O B. Direct exploitation of organisms O C. Invasive species O D. Climate change O E. Changes in land use and sea use

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services published a report in 2019 that described several negative effects that humans have had on biodiversity and ecosystem services. They highlighted and ranked five drivers of these negative effects. Which of the following has had the greatest overall impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services? OA. Pollution O B. Direct exploitation of organisms O C. Invasive species O D. Climate change O E. Changes in land use and sea use

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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