Foreign logging companies have increased operations in eastern Russia because they are able to use cheaper labor and reduce costs. Several animals’ habitats are threatened by this activity. Which of the following is a negative result of this deforestation?
Answer
A
The Siberian tiger is losing its habitat.
B
The companies are replacing the logged trees.
C
The loggers want to find more locations to work cheaply.
D
Russia is trying to make work easier by improving snow-removal methods.
Explanation
Deforestation removes trees and disrupts the ecosystems that depend on them. As logging expands in eastern Russia, the Siberian tiger loses forest habitat it needs for shelter and hunting. Replacing trees or improving snow removal does not describe a negative result of deforestation.
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