The current rapid loss of species is considered by many scientists to be another mass extinction. This increase in extinction rate, beyond background extinction, is thought to be due to
A) a recent increase in earthquakes worldwide.
B) human population growth and the resulting habitat changes worldwide.
C) global climate change.
D) changes in the number of solar flares observed recently.

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The current rapid loss of species is mainly due to human activities such as deforestation, pollution, overfishing, hunting, and climate change resulting in habitat destruction, fragmentation, degradation, and alteration. Earthquakes, solar flares, and other natural phenomena can impact biodiversity but are not the primary cause of the current mass extinction.

The Current Rapid Loss of Species Is Considered by Many