Here's a problem to solve: A hill in the rain forest was once completely covered with trees. A logging company cut down all of the trees. Which is a form of environmental degradation that will most likely result because of the cutting down of trees?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: There will be more biodiversity.
 
- B: The soil will be stripped of its minerals.
 
- C: The air will be depleted of carbon dioxide.
 
- D: There will be more oxygen released into the air.
 