What is the Estimated Background Rate of Extinction, as Calculated

Question

What is the estimated background rate of extinction, as calculated by scientists?
A) 10% per year
B) 1% per year
C) 0.1% per year
D) 0.0001% per year

Accepted Answer

The estimated background rate of extinction, as calculated by scientists, is about 0.0001% per year. This rate represents the natural rate of species extinction in the absence of human influence.