Which of the following would most reduce the productivity of a 10-acre forest?
A)paving a 2-lane dirt road through the forest
B)removing the topsoil from the forest
C)cutting down the largest trees in the forest
D)adding millions of earthworms to the forest soil

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Removing the topsoil from the forest would strip away the layer of nutrient-rich soil that supports growth and productivity of the trees in the forest. This would lead to a reduction in productivity.

Answer: A, C, and D would also likely have negative impacts on the forest ecosystem, but removing the topsoil is the most directly damaging to the trees' ability to grow and thrive.

Which of the Following Would Most Reduce the Productivity of a 10-Acre