an increase in habitat for wildlife a decrease in food competition an increase in soil erosion a decrease in water runoff
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Clearing forests of trees and vegetation for human development can have major impacts on the ecosystem. Which would most likely occur after a forested area is cleared?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- an increase in habitat for wildlife
- a decrease in food competition
- an increase in soil erosion
- a decrease in water runoff

Could you tell me which one is correct?

an increase in soil erosion