Find the incorrect statement from the following. (A) Tropic...

Find the incorrect statement from the following. (A) Tropic rain forests cover around 6 per cent of earth's land surface. (B) Amazonian rain forest is being cut and cleared for soya bean cultivation or forsion to grasslands for raising beef cattle. (C) Animals with migratory habits are badly affected by habitat loss and fragmentation. (D) Mammals and birds require small territories. (a) $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ only (b) A and D only (c) D only (d) $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ only

Find the incorrect statement from the following.
(A) Tropic rain forests cover around 6 per cent of earth's land surface.
(B) Amazonian rain forest is being cut and cleared for soya bean cultivation or forsion to grasslands for raising beef cattle.
(C) Animals with migratory habits are badly affected by habitat loss and fragmentation.
(D) Mammals and birds require small territories.
(a) $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ only
(b) A and D only
(c) D only
(d) $\mathrm{B}$ and $\mathrm{C}$ only

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Tropical Rainforests

Tropical rainforests are ecosystems characterized by high levels of rainfall and biodiversity. They cover only a small fraction of Earth's land surface, yet they house a large percentage of the world's species, making their conservation critical despite their limited spatial extent.

Deforestation

Deforestation refers to the large-scale removal of forest cover for purposes such as agriculture, livestock rearing, and urban development. It is particularly significant in regions like the Amazon, where forest clearing for activities like soya bean cultivation and cattle ranching contributes to biodiversity loss and climate change.

Habitat Loss and Fragmentation

Habitat loss and fragmentation occur when large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches. This process disrupts ecosystems by affecting species that depend on expansive habitats, including those with migratory behaviors, by limiting their movement and reducing access to resources.

Territorial Requirements of Animals

Territorial requirements vary among animals, with many mammals and birds needing sizeable areas to locate sufficient food, reproduce, and maintain viable populations. Generalizing that they require only small territories can be misleading, as many species depend on large, undisturbed areas for survival.

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