The enormous variety of plant and animal species inhabiting the earth is called:

A) genetic pollution
B) industrial waste
C) biodiversity
D) acid rain
E) ozone destruction

Biodiversity refers to the enormous variety of plant and animal species inhabiting the earth, including genetic diversity within species, diversity of ecosystems or habitats, and the variety of interactions among organisms within and between ecosystems. Genetic pollution, industrial waste, acid rain, and ozone destruction are all environmental issues that can negatively impact biodiversity.