Question

what is one major consequence of deforestation in the amazon basin?
a increased volcanic activity
b loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services
c more predictable weather patterns
d decrease in atmospheric carbon

Explanation:

• Option A: Volcanic activity is related to tectonic processes, not deforestation, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Deforestation in the Amazon removes habitats, leading to loss of biodiversity (many species live in the Amazon rainforest) and loss of ecosystem services (like carbon sequestration, water regulation, etc. provided by the forest), so this is correct.
• Option C: Deforestation disrupts weather patterns, making them less predictable, not more, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so deforestation leads to less carbon absorption and an increase in atmospheric carbon, not a decrease, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services