Which of the following is the most likely impact of clearing a forest to construct a highway? Am I the only one that believes that the answer may be C??
A. Carbon dioxide content in the air will decrease
B. The surrounding atmosphere will have more oxygen
C. Animal and insect population will decrease in the location
D. Animal and insect population will increase in the location

The correct option is C) Animal and insect population will decrease in the location.

Explanation:

A forest is a habitat to various plant and animal species. The cutting down of a forest causes devastating effects on the plants and animals as their natural habitats get destroyed. Some of them migrate to other places while others cannot survive and become endangered or extinct. Hence, the correct option is C. Clearing a forest will decrease the animal and insect population.

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