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Extinction is caused by ............
  1. Over-exploitation of animals
  2. All of the above
  3. Deforestation
  4. The destruction of aquatic habitats by pollution

A
Over-exploitation of animals
B
Deforestation
C
The destruction of aquatic habitats by pollution
D
All of the above
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Extinction means a group of species, family or larger group that have no living member. The extinction can be caused due to various factors such as deforestation (cutting down of trees), Over exploitation of organisms for human good, or by the destruction of the natural habitat or organism.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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