NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Animals are being found in the city because of
A
air pollution
B
global warming
C
deforestation
D
money
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Deforestation can directly lead to biodiversity loss when animal species that live in the trees no longer have their habitat, cannot relocate, and therefore become extinct. Deforestation can lead certain tree species to permanently disappear, which affects biodiversity of plant species in an environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -They search for food and shelter, which leads them to move into places that people live.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deforestation in cities can increase the risk of many natural calamities such as floods and droughts in that area. It also leads to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases which causes an elevation in local temperatures. This eventually contributes to global warming.

Detailed explanation-4: -A perfect example of such an animal is the endangered Phillipine Tarsier. When deforestation occurs in these areas the plant and animal species are unable to move or adapt to a new region, almost always causing their extinction.

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