World Sees Sharp Wildlife Decline

A report from the World Wildlife Fund highlights a significant decline in wildlife populations from 1970 to 2016, the sharpest in millions of years. Human activities, particularly deforestation for agriculture, are the main contributors. The report states that humans have degraded 75% of land and 40% of oceans.

What percentage of wildlife populations has been lost between 1970 and 2016?

• More than 80%

• More than 50%

• More than 70%

• More than 60%

Which organization reported the decline in wildlife populations?

• World Wildlife Fund

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• Greenpeace

What is the primary human activity contributing to wildlife decline?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation for agriculture

• Pollution

• Urbanization

How does the recent decline in wildlife compare to historical trends?

• It is less severe than in the past

• It is similar to past trends

• It is sharper than in millions of years

• It is not significant

What percentage of the Earth's land has been degraded by human activities?

• 50%

• 60%

• 90%

• 75%