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what was one environmental impact of
the introduction of european livestock, like
cattle and sheep, in the americas?
livestock had no impact on the land.
native plants adapted quickly to the new animals.
the environment remained unchanged.
overgrazing by some animals led to soil erosion and
loss of native plants.
When European livestock (cattle, sheep) were introduced to the Americas, overgrazing occurred. This overgrazing damaged native plants and caused soil erosion. The other options are incorrect: livestock did impact the land, the environment changed, and native plants did not adapt quickly to new animals.
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Overgrazing by some animals led to soil erosion and loss of native plants.