Question

Continued deforestation will most likely lead to _______.
a.
a decrease in the number of endangered species
b.
an increase in the number of endangered species
c.
an increase in the number of oil and chemical spills
d.
a decrease in glacial melting

Answer 1

b. an increase in the number of endangered species

Explanation: Deforestation destroys habitats and fragments ecosystems, reducing population sizes and biodiversity, which increases the number of species that become threatened or endangered.