Question

what is the primary cause of habitat destruction?
a. urbanization
b. climate change
c. deforestation
d. pollution
which component of biodiversity allows species to adapt to environmental changes?
a. ecosystem diversity
b. species diversity
c. population diversity
d. genetic diversity

Explanation:

First Question:

Habitat destruction's primary cause: Deforestation (c) is a major direct cause as it removes large areas of natural habitats. Urbanization, climate change, and pollution also contribute but deforestation is a primary driver for many habitats (e.g., forests).

Biodiversity component for adaptation: Genetic diversity (d) provides the variation within species, allowing them to adapt to environmental changes. Ecosystem diversity is about habitats, species diversity about number of species, and population diversity is not a standard biodiversity component.

Answer:

c. Deforestation

Second Question: