What Effect Does Clearcutting in the Amazon Rainforest Have on the Rainforest

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Multiple Choice

What effect does clearcutting in the Amazon rainforest have on the rainforest ecosystem?

• A) It increases biodiversity by providing more small habitats.
• B) It improves soil fertility by removing trees that use nutrients.
• C) It improves bird diversity by opening up space for new habitats.
• D) It increases biodiversity by making space for agricultural ecosystems.
• E) It decreases biodiversity by fragmenting habitats and isolating populations.

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