Question

read the following original passage and answer the questions. in a recent discussion about the causes of deforestation, ethan examined two articles. the first article explained how deforestation is driven by agricultural expansion, as farmers clear land to grow crops. it provided data showing that over 70% of deforestation is linked to agriculture. the second article focused on the consequences of deforestation, particularly its impact on biodiversity. it highlighted how the destruction of forests leads to the loss of species that depend on these ecosystems for survival. by comparing these two perspectives, ethan concluded that deforestation is a complex issue caused by human activity and has far - reaching effects on the environment. according to the second article, what is one major consequence of deforestation? a. loss of biodiversity b. increase in carbon emissions c. water pollution d. soil erosion what is one of the primary causes of deforestation according to the passage? a. urban development b. industrialization c. agricultural expansion d. pollution

Explanation:

1. For the first question, the passage states that the second article focused on the consequences of deforestation, particularly its impact on biodiversity and how forest - destruction leads to species loss. So the major consequence is loss of biodiversity.
2. For the second question, the passage clearly mentions that the first article explained deforestation is driven by agricultural expansion as farmers clear land to grow crops and over 70% of deforestation is linked to agriculture.

Answer:

1. A. Loss of biodiversity
2. C. Agricultural expansion