Between 1990 and 2010, more than 8.6 million acres of forest were destroyed in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea to build palm oil plantations. These forests are homes to orangutans, elephants, tigers, and other animals. How will this activity affect the forest ecosystem?
Answer
A
More natural disasters will occur.
B
Disease will spread more easily.
C
Fewer shelters will be available.
D
New predators will move into the area.
Explanation
Clearing forest to make plantations destroys trees and other places where animals live. With less forest habitat, fewer shelters and nesting sites will be available for orangutans, elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. So the best answer is “Fewer shelters will be available.”
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