Consumption of Bioresources Quick Check
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Question
In a chain of consequences after a forest is cleared, what is an immediate, direct impact?(1 point)
Responses
habitat is destroyed
habitat is destroyed
the greenhouse effect increases
the greenhouse effect increases
species go extinct
species go extinct
carbon dioxide is sequestered at lower rates
habitat is destroyed
The immediate, direct impact of clearing a forest is that the habitat is destroyed.
To determine the immediate, direct impact after a forest is cleared, we need to understand the chain of consequences. When a forest is cleared, one immediate, direct impact is the destruction of habitat. This means that the natural environment and homes of various plant and animal species are destroyed, causing a loss of biodiversity.
To find the answer to this question, we can analyze the given options and choose the one that directly relates to the clearing of forests. Option 1 states that "habitat is destroyed," which aligns with our knowledge of the consequences of deforestation. Therefore, the correct answer is "habitat is destroyed."