How fast are species going extinct in the current episode of extinction compared to previous episodes?

How fast are species going extinct in the current episode of extinction compared to previous episodes?
  1. Same rate as before
  2. Slower rate than before
  3. 100 to 1,000 times faster
  4. Not specified

Solution

The species extinction rates in the current episode of extinction are estimated to be 100 to 1,000 times faster than in pre:human times.

Asked in: NCERT

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