Answer:
Downy Woodpecker
Step-by-step explanation:
Reading and Annotating the Question
One way to narrow the choices is to read the question first. While reading the question, annotate for important phrases. I would underline "dead branches and dying trees" and "habit would be most affected."
Reading and Annotating the Chart
Now that we have read the question, it is time to read the chart. While you read, check for words or phrases that relate to the phrases we underlined in the question. When I read the chart I noticed the phrase "decaying trees" under the Downy Woodpecker. Since the Downy Woodpecker depends on decaying trees, they would be heavily affected by the removal of dying trees.
Process of Elimination
To check our answer we can use the process of elimination.
A) We can eliminate the Baltimore Oriole because it relies on "tall trees," not dying trees.
B) The Barn Swallow is also incorrect because they nest "under roofs," which is not affected by the removal of any trees.
D) Finally, the Belted Kingfisher is wrong because they build nests in "tunnels or burrows," which is also unrelated to the removal of trees.