In preparation for the construction of a new large subdivision, over 500 acres of hilly forest are cleared. In this cleared region, we will expect that
A) more species of birds and insects will inhabit the region.
B) a drainage system and landscaping will need to be designed to limit erosion.
C) the overall productivity of the region will increase.
D) the levels of carbon dioxide in the air will sharply decline.
B
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