Scientists have made estimates to the loss of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea over the next ten years due to various human-influenced factors. The graph depicts the changes in biodiversity at present and in ten years (predicted). Which statement(s) below are supported by the graph? Choose three that apply.
Responses
A Climate change will increase the loss of biodiversity at a greater rate than pollution.Climate change will increase the loss of biodiversity at a greater rate than pollution.
B Invasive species will have a greater impact in loss of biodiversity in ten years than pollution.Invasive species will have a greater impact in loss of biodiversity in ten years than pollution.
C Habitat degradation is and will continue to be the leading cause of biodiversity loss in the Mediterranean Sea.Habitat degradation is and will continue to be the leading cause of biodiversity loss in the Mediterranean Sea.
D The loss of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea will increase for nearly every factor over the next ten years.The loss of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea will increase for nearly every factor over the next ten years.
E Exploitation of species in the Mediterranean Sea will lead to the greatest decline in biodiversity in the area in ten years.