Gibbons are small apes that live in the trees of southeast asia. a scientist predicts that at the current rate of deforestation in southeast asia, the region's carrying capacity for gibbons will decrease by 10 percent every year. the scientist's prediction provides the strongest support for which of these conclusions?

State officials are considering constructing a road through a forested wilderness area. this action will likely affect the forest ecosystem in various ways. part a: predict how the construction of a road could negatively affect plants and animals in that ecosystem. (3 points) part b: describe one way that the construction of a road could have a positive impact of the forest ecosystem. (1 point)