Question

scientists have found ways of extracting bitumen from the ground, called tar sands extraction, and turning the sticky material into usable products. which of these is a direct negative impact of this process? a. oil spills b. acid rain c. habitat loss d. earthquakes

Explanation:

Tar sands extraction involves large - scale land clearing and disruption of natural areas. This directly leads to habitat loss for many species. Oil spills are more related to transportation and storage of oil products rather than directly to the extraction process. Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from burning fossil fuels in power plants and vehicles, not directly from tar sands extraction. Earthquakes are generally not a direct result of tar sands extraction.

Answer:

C. Habitat loss