1. Which statement is the most likely consequence of these changes in biodiversity?

A. A reduction in the availability of food, clean water, and a stable climate.
B. An increase in new construction due to the lack of habitats that need to be cleared from areas.
C. A reduction in environmental stresses due to the decreased number of species needing resources.
D. An increase in genetic variation will be observed as more species will need to adapt to changing population sizes.