The factor which is not an environmental cost of clearing tropical forests is (a) increased biodiversity.
Tropical forests are the wet places that receive high rainfall. Their temperatures ranges from 21°C-35°C. They are found at the areas lying between the Tropic of Cancer and tropic of Capricorn. However, the quality of the soil of tropical forests is low.
Biodiversity is the variety of life forms present in an area. These life forms range from the smallest microbes to the largest plant and animal species. There are three types of biodiversity: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. Rich biodiversity is important to keep a region functional
The question in incomplete. The complete question is:
Which factor is not an environmental cost of clearing tropical forests?
a. increased biodiversity
b. increased soil erosion
c. increased air pollution
d. increased flooding
e. accelerating global warming
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