Question

what happens as humans use more and more land for development? a. biodiversity increases. b. animal habitats become fragmented. c. urban land is converted to wetlands. d. more land becomes available for preserves.

Explanation:

• Option A: Land development usually destroys habitats, reducing biodiversity, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: When humans develop more land, natural animal habitats are broken into smaller, isolated areas (fragmented), which is a common consequence.
• Option C: Land development converts natural areas (like wetlands) to urban land, not the other way around, so C is wrong.
• Option D: More development means less land for preserves, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Animal habitats become fragmented.