Question

the graph shows the extinction rate from 400 million years ago (mya) to the present. the dotted lines show two possible extinction rate trends in the future.
select the boxes to predict whether each event will help accelerate or slow future extinction rate trends.
which events will slow extinction rate trends?
enforce stricter regulations for plastic waste
introduce new species into non - native ecosystems
increase land developed for farming
introduce legislation to control poaching and overhunting

Explanation:

• Enforcing stricter regulations for plastic waste reduces pollution, which is beneficial for species survival and slows extinction rates.
• Introducing legislation to control poaching and overhunting protects species from human - caused mortality, thus slowing extinction.
• Introducing new species into non - native ecosystems can lead to competition, predation, or other negative interactions (invasive species problems) that accelerate extinction rates.
• Increasing the amount of land developed for farming reduces natural habitats, which accelerates extinction rates.

Answer:

Enforce stricter regulations for plastic waste, Introduce legislation to control poaching and overhunting.