Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Clearing Forests

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of clearing forests for agriculture purposes?

A) Biodiversity increases because of habitat diversification.
B) Water runoff decreases because crops will take up more of the moisture.
C) CO2 levels in the atmosphere drop to dangerously low levels.
D) The soil becomes richer and retains moisture better because there are few trees to take up the water and soil nutrients.
E) Soil erosion increases because the tree roots and other vegetation that stabilize the soil have been removed.