In a process known as deforestation, humans cut down millions of trees every year to build houses, generate energy, and make paper products. which of the following describes the most likely effect of deforestation on the natural world? a. animals that live in trees will start living in the ocean instead, resulting in overpopulation of the ocean. b. millions of animals will lose their natural habitats, resulting in the extinction of many species. c. the natural world will benefit because cutting down trees reduce air pollution. d. humans will eventually run out of trees to cut down and instead will start using brick to build homes.