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When farmers clear a forest and plant crops, how will the biodiversity of the land be affected?

The biodiversity will decrease with higher populations of fewer species,

The biodiversity will increase with lower populations of more species.

The biodiversity will decrease with lower populations of more species.

The biodiversity will increase with higher populations of fewer species.

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Answer:

The biodiversity will decrease with lower populations of more species.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because clearing a forest destroys habitats and therefore kills animals as they have no shelter, no food source and no water source.

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