The acronym 'HIPPO' (or HIPPCO) is often used to describe the primary threats to biodiversity. What does the 'H' stand for?
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Correct answer: Habitat destruction
Habitat destruction is widely considered the single greatest threat to biodiversity globally. It occurs through activities such as deforestation, urban sprawl, and conversion of land for agriculture, which leave species without resources to survive.
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