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Below is a question with multiple-choice answers. Choose the correct option based on your reasoning.

### Question:
In some communities, forests are cleared through burning, and the deforested land is used for farming. Which of these is a negative consequence of this practice?

### Choices:
A. decreased plant and animal diversity
B. increased availability of soil nutrients
C. greater access to water for plants and animals
D. less sunlight reaching the ground

### Answer:
