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How do urbanization and an increase in population affect biodiversity?

AMaking land more productive

BLoss of flora and fauna

CMore growth of flora and fauna

DIncreasing land’s agricultural capability

Answer:

B. Loss of flora and fauna

Read Explanation:

Urbanization means the increasing number of people that live in urban areas due to shifting from rural areas to urban areas. It affects the population density and leads to more loss of flora and fauna since more space for residence is occupied by humans.


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