Asked by Savannah Grosse on Jun 23, 2024

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Allowing animals to overgraze land could lead to

A) desertification.
B) famine.
C) less land suitable for human habitation.
D) more rainwater runoff.
E) All of the answer choices describe consequences of overgrazing.

Desertification

describes the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Overgraze

The depletion of vegetation due to animals eating the plants more quickly than the plants can regenerate, leading to environmental degradation.

Rainwater Runoff

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground, potentially carrying pollutants to nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.

  • Perceive the repercussions of human actions on the variety of species and the performance of ecosystem services.
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Shyam SundarJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices describe consequences of overgrazing. Overgrazing leads to land degradation, reduced vegetation cover, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity, which could eventually result in desertification, famine, reduced availability of habitable land, and increased rainwater runoff.