Question

What does the acronym “HIPPO” full form, which describes the main causes for threats to biodiversity?

(a) Habitat destruction, Invasion species, Pollution, Polarization, and Over-harvesting

(b) Habitat destruction, Invasion species, Pollution, Population, and Over-harvesting

(c) Habitat destruction, Increase in the species, Pollution, Population, and Ozone depletion

(d) Human- wildlife conflict, Invasion species, Polarization, Population, and Over-harvesting

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My question comes from Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Threats and Conservation of Biodiversity in section Biodiversity of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Habitat destruction, Invasion species, Pollution, Population, and Over-harvesting

To explain: Acronym “HIPPO” stands for Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, and Over-harvesting. This acronym was proposed by Edward Osborne Wilson who is an American Biologist.