Question

which statement describes the most likely result of a field being cleared to build homes? a rates of soil erosion will decrease. b the productivity of the community will increase. c loss of biodiversity in the ecosystem will increase. d the total number of organisms at each trophic level will increase.

Explanation:

When a field is cleared for home - building, habitats are destroyed. This leads to the displacement or extinction of many species, increasing biodiversity loss. Soil erosion usually increases after clearing due to loss of vegetation holding the soil. Community productivity related to the natural ecosystem is likely to decrease. The number of organisms at each trophic level will decrease as habitats are lost.

Answer:

C. Loss of biodiversity in the ecosystem will increase.