If the Earth's human population rose sharply around 1800, what impact would this have on land use and biodiversity? A. More land was used for housing, so natural biodiversity increased. B. More land was used for housing, so natural biodiversity decreased. C. There was no significant impact on land use due to an increase in population.

If the Earth's human population rose sharply around 1800, what impact would this have on land use and biodiversity? A. More land was used for housing, so natural biodiversity increased. B. More land was used for housing, so natural biodiversity decreased. C. There was no significant impact on land use due to an increase in population.

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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