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How does deforestation primarily affect animal populations?

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By creating more habitats

2

By encouraging species migration

3

By reducing food and shelter availability

4

By increasing reproductive rates

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Answer

C. By reducing food and shelter availability

Solution:

'By reducing food and shelter availability' is the correct answer. Deforestation leads to habitat loss, which directly impacts animal populations negatively.

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