Question

select all the correct answers.
a forest was cleared to build a road. which two would be the most likely effects on the ecosystem?
□ the deforested land will not be able to support large trees again.
□ some species will develop adaptations to survive in the deforested land.
□ some populations will migrate out of the deforested area.
□ some animals will instantly adapt to the deforested environment.

Explanation:

• When a forest is cleared, the deforested land loses its ability to support large trees again. This is because the ecosystem that supported the trees (like soil quality, water retention, etc.) is disrupted.
• Some populations will migrate out as their habitat (the forest) is destroyed. They need to find new areas with suitable resources (food, shelter).
• Adaptations take time to develop. It's not likely that some species will instantly develop adaptations to survive in the deforested land. And animals also can't instantly adapt to a completely changed environment (like losing cover, food sources).

Answer:

• The deforested land will not be able to support large trees again.
• Some populations will migrate out of the deforested area.