Which of the following is the most direct threat to biodiversity?
A) increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
B) the depletion of the ozone layer
C) overexploitation of selected species
D) habitat destruction
E) zoned reserves

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Habitat destruction is the most direct threat to biodiversity as it directly removes or alters the natural habitats of species, leading to their displacement or extinction. Other factors such as increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, depletion of the ozone layer, overexploitation of selected species, and zoned reserves can indirectly or directly affect biodiversity, but habitat destruction impacts biodiversity directly.

Which of the Following Is the Most Direct Threat to Biodiversity