In Europe's later Middle Ages, the rapid growth of industry resulted in environmental changes; which of the following was not among them?

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The rapid growth of industry in Europe's later Middle Ages did lead to deforestation, water pollution, the damming of rivers, and the creation of quarry pits and mines. However, while these activities had significant environmental impacts, the claim that they led to the extinction of many animal species is not accurate in this context. The extinctions attributed to human activity during this period were not primarily due to industrial growth but to other factors such as overhunting, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species.

In Europe's Later Middle Ages, the Rapid Growth of Industry