Which of the following best matches the description?Forest harvesting method in which all trees in a large area are cut and removed.

A. threatened species
B. clear-cutting
C. cover
D. extinction
E. selective harvesting
F. species diversity
G. endangered species
H. speciation
I. habitat management
J. biodiversity
K. reforestation
L. patchwork clear-cutting
M. mutation


Answer: B

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