48. In what way have humans deliberately tried to improve (preserve) Earth's biodiversity? A. consumption of fossil fuels, resulting in elevated atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide B. rescue and release of the Arabian Oryx (an endangered species) into its natural habitat C. clear-cutting of forests on mountain slopes, resulting in soil erosion during rainstorms D. development of the pesticide DDT as a means to eliminate mosquito populations E. accidental release of radioactive isotopes into the air (like Chernobyl in 1986)

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48. In what way have humans deliberately tried to improve (preserve) Earth's biodiversity?
A. consumption of fossil fuels, resulting in elevated atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide
B. rescue and release of the Arabian Oryx (an endangered species) into its natural habitat
C. clear-cutting of forests on mountain slopes, resulting in soil erosion during rainstorms
D. development of the pesticide DDT as a means to eliminate mosquito populations
E. accidental release of radioactive isotopes into the air (like Chernobyl in 1986)
Transcribed Image Text:48. In what way have humans deliberately tried to improve (preserve) Earth's biodiversity? A. consumption of fossil fuels, resulting in elevated atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide B. rescue and release of the Arabian Oryx (an endangered species) into its natural habitat C. clear-cutting of forests on mountain slopes, resulting in soil erosion during rainstorms D. development of the pesticide DDT as a means to eliminate mosquito populations E. accidental release of radioactive isotopes into the air (like Chernobyl in 1986)
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