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Which example best demonstrates a threat to biodiversity via habitat fragmentation?

A.
a fast-growing vine is introduced to a new area for decorative gardening and quickly spreads out of control due to its lack of natural predators

B.
a deciduous forest has roads built through the middle of it, leaving the rest of the forest intact

C.
a large rodent species is widely hunted for its soft, beautiful fur

D.
a coniferous forest is completely cleared (or cut down)

User Kandy
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Answer:

I would say B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fragmentation is the act of breaking apart (something). Putting a road through the middle of a forest could affect the biodiversity of an ecosystem.

I would put D but that isn't really fragmentation.

Hope this helps:)

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