A corporation plants millions of identical eucalyptus trees on degraded land to claim carbon offset credits. What is the ecological consequence of this monoculture plantation?

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A It maximizes biodiversity by introducing a resilient plant species.
B It depletes local groundwater tables and creates an ecological desert for native wildlife.
C It permanently cools the local climate by absorbing more sunlight than native forests.
D It creates a perfectly balanced soil ecosystem rich in vital nutrients.

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Answer: B. It depletes local groundwater tables and creates an ecological desert for native wildlife.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Fast-growing single-species plantations consume massive amounts of water and fail to support local insects, birds, and animals, trading true biodiversity for simple carbon accounting.

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A corporation plants millions of identical eucalyptus trees on degraded land to claim carbon offset credits. What is the ecological consequence of this monoculture plantation?

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