in almost all chains of consequences what happens overtime as a consequences unfold?

a. consequences travel from one type of habitat to another, until multiple habitats are affected.
b. consequences decrease in size and scale, and become short term.
c. consequences increase in size and scale, and become longer lasting.
d. consequences spread through the area like a ripple effect, starting in the center, and radiating outward.

c. consequences increase in size and scale, and become longer lasting.