an increase in habitat for wildlife a decrease in food competition an increase in soil erosion a decrease in water runoff
I am hesitating between 4 options to answer the following question, which option should I choose?
Question: Clearing forests of trees and vegetation for human development can have major impacts on the ecosystem. Which would most likely occur after a forested area is cleared?
Possibilities:
- an increase in habitat for wildlife
- a decrease in food competition
- an increase in soil erosion
- a decrease in water runoff

an increase in soil erosion