Deforestation can lead to which ecological issue? a) water scarcity b) species extinction c) population explosion

B. Species extinction

Explanation:

Forests are habitats for a number of animal species. Deforestation refers to cutting down of trees on a large scale. Deforestation results in habitat loss and the animal species become vulnerable to extinction due to unavailability of space, food, water and other resources required for their survival.

kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. they grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. these underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species.

e) all of the above