Question

human activities such as deforestation disrupt habitats, reduce ______, and affect the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.
initiatives focused on planting trees and restoring degraded habitats help counter the effects of ______.

Explanation:

Deforestation reduces biodiversity and disrupts the carbon - oxygen balance. Tree - planting initiatives counter deforestation effects.

Answer:

First blank: biodiversity; Second blank: deforestation