The causes of the current (sixth) mass extinction include all of the following EXCEPT ________

A) pollution from pesticides, eutrophication, and other causes
B) habitat alteration and destruction
C) global climate change
D) earthquakes, tsunamis, and forest fires
E) invasive exotic species


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the textbook, humans have always migrated, beginning about ________ years ago

A) 500,000 B) 200,000 C) 100,000 D) 60,000 E) 30,000

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