Multiple choice

Deforestation most directly results in

  1. an increase in oxygen in the atmosphere

  2. a decrease in soil erosion

  3. a decrease in biodiversity in the area

  4. an increase in the absorption of carbon dioxide

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Deforestation removes the plants that provide habitat for various species, leading to a direct loss of biological variety in that area. It also disrupts local food webs and ecological niches.