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Which of the following is the most common reason for land clearing?
Which of the following is the most common reason for land clearing?
- Urban development
- Palm oil production
- Soya production
- Cattle raising (correct)
What are some immediate impacts of land clearing on the environment?
What are some immediate impacts of land clearing on the environment?
- Direct destruction of animals
- Loss of habitat
- Population decline for many species
- Increased flooding risk (correct)
What is the term used to describe the process of land clearing?
What is the term used to describe the process of land clearing?
- Deforestation (correct)
- Soil erosion
- Population decline
- Habitat loss
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat fragmentation caused by land clearing?
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat fragmentation caused by land clearing?
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What is one of the environmental concerns resulting from land clearing?
What is one of the environmental concerns resulting from land clearing?
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How does land clearing impact the climate?
How does land clearing impact the climate?
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What is one of the global repercussions of land clearing?
What is one of the global repercussions of land clearing?
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