Question

High rates of species extinction caused by human activities have taken place at which of the following times in Earth's history?

I. At the end of Permian periodII. At the end of the Cretaceous periodIII. During recent times

Answer 1

During recent times

Step-by-step explanation:

Although we know that several species became extinct in the evolutionary process but human intervention in recent times has caused high rates of species extinction. The major human activities responsible for this are mentioned below:

• Land-use practices: Such as deforestation, urban and suburban development, agricultural cultivation,

• Intentional or unintentional introduction of destructive diseases.

• Ecological Damage: caused by water, air, and soil pollution.

• Anthropogenic: human-caused global climate change.