Question

. A population of sea life was very successful in its marine environment. Suddenly, this sea life experienced a rapid decrease in population and ultimately, extinction. Which of the following processes most likely led to this extinction?

Answer 1

The following processes may have been the cause :-

1. Overpopulation of humans
2. Pollution of water bodies
3. Oil spills in the marine environment
4. Increase in harsh environmental conditions
5. Increase in the number of the predators of that species
6. Global warming
7. Spreading of a deadly disease amongst the species
8. Over killing of the organisms of the species