Biodiversity
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A farmer who owns a large fruit orchard has noticed that certain tree species in his orchard are failing to produce fruit and are slowly
dying. This has caused a decrease in the variety of fruit available for him to sell to consumers. Which of the following changes has
most likely caused this change in biodiversity?
OA
increased soil aeration due to an increase in earthworm populations
OB
decreased rainfall due to a prolonged period of drought
OC. decreased competition for space due to the removal of weeds
OD
increased pollination due to an increase in pollinator populations