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Biologists calculate that species extinctions are currently __________ times the rate seen previously in Earth’s history when there were no unusual geological or climatic events occurring.Question 18Select one:a.5-10b.50-100c.500-1000d.5000-10,000

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Biologists calculate that species extinctions are currently __________ times the rate seen previously in Earth’s history when there were no unusual geological or climatic events occurring.Question 18Select one:a.5-10b.50-100c.500-1000d.5000-10,000

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The correct answer is b. 50-100. Biologists estimate that the current rate of species extinctions is 50-100 times higher than the rate seen previously in Earth's history when there were no unusual geological or climatic events occurring.

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