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many trees in a forest were cut down to make way for a new factory. which three events could happen due to deforestation?
□ fragmentation of forests leads to allopatric speciation.
□ animal species evolve differently to suit the environment.
□ animal species migrate to different ecosystems.
□ animal species have a decreased chance of speciation.
□ animal species will have an increased chance of finding an unrelated mate.
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Explanation:

• Fragmentation of forests leads to allopatric speciation: When forests are fragmented, populations of a species become geographically isolated. Over time, these isolated populations can evolve separately due to different selective pressures, leading to allopatric speciation (formation of new species due to geographic isolation).
• Animal species migrate to different ecosystems: Deforestation can disrupt the original habitat. Animals may move to new, nearby ecosystems in search of food, shelter, etc. For example, if a forest is cut down, some animals might move to a nearby grassland or wetland area.
• Animal species evolve differently to suit the environment: In new or changed environments (due to deforestation), natural selection acts on the animal species. Traits that are beneficial in the new environment (e.g., different camouflage patterns if the habitat changes from forest - like to more open areas) are selected for, causing the species to evolve in a way that suits the new environment.

Answer:

Fragmentation of forests leads to allopatric speciation, Animal species migrate to different ecosystems, Animal species evolve differently to suit the environment.