When ecologists speak of clear-cutting in the Amazon Basin as the "largest experiment on Earth," they are referring to significant and irreversible effects.They are primarily concerned about the ultimate effect of deforestation on
A) annual rainfall.
B) local economies.
C) global biodiversity.
D) human habitats.
E) loss of lumber resources.

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Ecologists are primarily concerned about the ultimate effect of deforestation on global biodiversity. The Amazon Rainforest is home to numerous species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Deforestation destroys the habitats of these species and leads to their extinction, reducing global biodiversity. This loss of biodiversity can have significant and irreversible effects on the long-term health of the planet.

When Ecologists Speak of Clear-Cutting in the Amazon Basin as the "Largest