Question

which example best illustrates a modern extinction caused by human activity? the gradual disappearance of trilobites in ancient oceans the extinction of the passenger pigeon due to overhunting and habitat loss the decline of coral species during the ice age the extinction of the dinosaurs due to an asteroid impact

Explanation:

• The extinction of trilobites was a pre - human event.
• The decline of coral species during the Ice Age was a natural event.
• The extinction of dinosaurs was due to an asteroid impact (a natural event).
• The passenger pigeon's extinction was caused by human activities (overhunting and habitat loss).

Answer:

The extinction of the passenger pigeon due to overhunting and habitat loss.