Golden-cheeked warblers are an endangered species of bird that nest only in central Texas. They build their nests using bark from ash juniper trees and feed on spiders and insects. Brown-headed cowbirds sometimes lay eggs in warblers' nests, killing the warblers eggs. Blue jays are known predators of the golden-cheeked warblers' offspring. The survival of golden-cheeked warblers would be most threatened by an increase in the —

C. clearing of ash juniper trees for farmland

Explanation:

Golden-cheeked warblers will be in more danger if "clearing of ash juniper trees for farmland" will increase because juniper trees provide barks to build the nest for Golden-cheeked warblers, if Golden-cheeked warblers will not get enough barks to build the nest, they will not able to reproduce and their population will decrease further.

Hence, the correct answer is "C".

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surface mining destroys mountain tops, landscapes, forests and wildlife habitats. on top of that, it leads to soil erosion and destruction of agricultural land. the landscape changes can also disrupt river channels and streams, which leads to flooding. which, can destroy plant life and other animals as well.

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