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what is a natural cause of biodiversity loss

A

asteroid impacts, which release particulates into the air, inhibiting photosynthesis

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what is an anthropogenic cause of biodiversity loss

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anthropogenic climate change

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3
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explain carbon sequestration

A

carbon is captured naturally by plants
and artificially by humans, and is then buried underground in rock formation

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4
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exlpain the enhanced greenhouse effect

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greenhouse effect that is made worse by humans releasing greenhouse gases

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