BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 20.6, Problem 1MC
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To determine:

The relationship between human population growth and conservation biology.

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The increased demand for humans for resources like food and fuel has resulted in the degradation of biodiversity. Overexploitation and habitat loss as a result of the population contributes to a high risk of extinction of plants and animals.

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