Use the scenario to answer the following question. Four scientists observed an area of land that had been cleared of all trees and bushes to make space for a power line. Each scientist had a different argument about the impact clearing this area of land might have on the bird population living in the ecosystem.

Which scientist’s argument demonstrates how the ecosystem will MOST LIKELY be impacted?

A.
Scientist 3: The population of trees in the environment will decrease causing less food and shelter to be available to the birds.

B.
Scientist 4: The rate of erosion will decrease causing less food and shelter to be available to the birds.

C.
Scientist 1: The natural enemies of birds will be eliminated causing less food and shelter to be available to the birds.

D.
Scientist 2: Weather conditions may change causing less food and shelter to be available to the birds.