HIPPCO is an Acronym That Aids in Remembering ____

Question

HIPPCO is an acronym that aids in remembering ____.
A)the names of extinct species
B)African animals that are threatened with extinction
C)threats to the world's biodiversity
D)the names of international treaties dealing with endangered species
E)the organizations working toward saving threatened species

Accepted Answer

HIPPCO stands for Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population growth, Climate change, and Overexploitation. These are the six major threats to the world's biodiversity and this acronym is useful in remembering them.