In a chain of consequences after a forest is cleared, what is an immediate, direct impact? A. habitat is destroyed. B. the greenhouse effect increases. C. species go extinct. D. carbon dioxide is sequestered at lower rates.

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The immediate, direct impact after a forest is cleared is A. habitat is destroyed. This is a direct consequence of clearing a forest, as the removal of trees and vegetation eliminates the natural living environment for many species.