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.

B species extinction.