Based on the information present in the given passage, you need to write a correct answer to the given question. A correct answer is one that correctly and completely answers the question. Do not write answers that address the question partially or incorrectly. The correct answer must be contained in the given paragraph.

Paragraph- Sent 1: When land is cleared, habitats are lost.
Sent 2: It may be cleared for agriculture.
Sent 3: It may also be used for building new homes or businesses.
Sent 4: Within the past 100 years, the amount of land used for agriculture has almost doubled.
Sent 5: Land used for grazing cattle has more than doubled.
Sent 6: Many wetlands have also been lost to agriculture.
Sent 7: The U.S. has lost almost all the natural tall-grass prairies.
Sent 8: Thee areas of tall thick grass have virtually disappeared.
Sent 9: These areas of land had thick fertile soil.
Sent 10: Their grasses had very deep root systems.
Sent 11: These deep and thick roots reduced the amount of soil erosion.
Sent 12: They also were home to many plants and animals.
Sent 13: Prairies were wonderful places.
Sent 14: They were home to colorful flowers, prairie dogs, and herds of bison. 
Question: What are the reasons land is cleared?.
New businesses.