Which of these is an environmental cost of tar sands extraction?

a. shale deposits

b. earthquakes

c. acid rain

d. loss of habitat

The answer is D. Loss of habitat.

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The answer is D: Loss of habitat

Explanation:

Loss of habitat is an environmental cost of tar sands extraction.

Habitat is a natural environment where plants and animals live. It originated from the latin word “habitare” which means “to live or dwell”.

Loss of habitat is a great threat to species and whenever an habitat is been destroyed, the population decreases.

substitution is the answer in this case