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The 'HIPPO' acronym for biodiversity loss drivers stands for:
AHunting, Industry, Pollution, Population, Outdoor sports
BHabitat, Industry, Pollution, Population, Over-hunting
CHabitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, Over-harvesting
DHabitat, Insecticide, Predator, Population, Ozone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, Over-harvesting
HIPPO = Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population (human), Over-harvesting. The five major drivers of biodiversity decline globally.
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