Question

which of the following has the most potential of experiencing background extinction based on the natural disruption described?
a population observing a natural volcano erupting on a remote island every year
a population that lost their habitat due to a hurricane lasting several hours
a species that will not grow during a specific season every year
a species that struggles to compete for resources due to limited access from habitat loss

Explanation:

Background extinction refers to the normal extinction rate. It is the standard rate of extinction in Earth's geological and biological history before humans became a primary contributor to extinctions. A species that struggles to compete for resources due to limited access from habitat loss is more likely to experience background extinction as it is a long - term and chronic situation. A natural volcano erupting every year (option A) is a regular event and the population might adapt. A hurricane lasting several hours (option B) is a short - term event. A species not growing during a specific season every year (option C) is a seasonal and potentially normal biological cycle.

Answer:

D. A species that struggles to compete for resources due to limited access from habitat loss