Because of Human Activities and Growth, It Is Estimated That

Because of human activities and growth, it is estimated that at least one species becomes extinct every day. In fact, biologist E.O. Wilson thinks, with the expansion of industrialism, mechanized agriculture, and deforestation, as many as one-fourth of the world's plant families will become extinct by the end of the next century. The loss of this------- is a major concern for many individuals since we, as humans, are dependent upon these living organisms for our own survival (for food and medicinal applications) .

A) biodiversity
B) doubling time
C) green space
D) greenhouse
E) perestroika