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What is the greatest threat to global biodiversity?  A. Natural disasters such as storms.  B. Pollution.  C. Overexploitation of natural resources  D. Human alteration of habitats.

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What is the greatest threat to global biodiversity?  A. Natural disasters such as storms.  B. Pollution.  C. Overexploitation of natural resources  D. Human alteration of habitats.

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The greatest threat to global biodiversity is D. Human alteration of habitats. This is because human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture often lead to habitat destruction, which is the primary cause of species extinction worldwide. When habitats are destroyed, the species that inhabit them are displaced, leading to a decrease in biodiversity. Other threats like natural disasters, pollution, and overexploitation of natural resources also contribute to biodiversity loss, but they are not as impactful as habitat alteration.

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