Deforestation involves the widespread clearing of a. coral reef b. exotic species c. plankton d. trees

The widespread clearing of trees is called as deforestation.

Deforestation refers to the evacuation of a woods or remains of trees from the land which is then changed over to a non-backwoods use. Deforestation can include the transformation of timberland land to homesteads, farms, or urban use. The most moved deforestation happens in tropical rainforests.

Deforestation can happen for a few reasons: trees can be chopped down to be utilized for structure or sold as fuel, while cleared land can be utilized as a field for constructions. The destruction of trees without adequate reforestation has caused severe blow to the nature.