Question

Which of the following defines the effect of deforestation on wild animals?

• A. Habitat of wild animals is destroyed, then their numbers would automatically decline.
• B. Habitat of wild animals is developed, then their numbers would automatically decline.
• C. Habitat of wild animals is destroyed, then their numbers would increase.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Deforestation is the clearing of forest which causes loss of habitat. If the habitat of wild animals is destroyed, then their numbers would automatically decline as they start moving towards urban and rural areas to meet their requirement and search a better option for their survival.

So, the correct answer is option B.