When Britain colonized Singapore, what was the impact on the environment ​from growing rubber trees?(1 point)

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The environment flourished from the introduction of a new plant species.
The environment flourished from the introduction of a new plant species.

A variety of animals were able to be brought back from near extinction.
A variety of animals were able to be brought back from near extinction.

Rubber trees provided nutrients to the soil that allowed plants to grow quickly and in abundance.
Rubber trees provided nutrients to the soil that allowed plants to grow quickly and in abundance.

Thousands of acres, plants, and animals were destroyed to make space for the rubber tree plantations.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Thousands of acres, plants, and animals were destroyed to make space for the rubber tree plantations.

The establishment of rubber tree plantations in Singapore had significant environmental impacts, including deforestation and the displacement of native flora and fauna.