Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Clearing Forests

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of clearing forests for agriculture purposes?

• A)Biodiversity increases because of habitat diversification.
• B)Water runoff decreases because crops will take up more of the moisture.
• C)CO2 levels in the atmosphere drop to dangerously low levels.
• D)The soil becomes richer and retains moisture better because there are few trees to take up the water and soil nutrients.
• E)Soil erosion increases because the tree roots and other vegetation that stabilize the soil have been removed.

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