Question

The Evil Quartet describes:

• A. Endangered species
• B. Pollution
• C. Loss of biodiversity
• D. Species area relationship

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Loss of biodiversity

• The Evil Quartet refers to four key human-induced factors that accelerate biodiversity loss:

  • Habitat loss and fragmentation

  • Over-exploitation

  • Alien species invasion

  • Co-extinctions

• These factors were notably described by Jared Diamond and are responsible for the rapid decline in species diversity worldwide.