These impacts collectively contribute to environmental degradation, jeopardising

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Humans have had numerous negative impacts on the environment, threatening the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide. One significant effect is deforestation, (18) ______ are cleared for agriculture, logging, and urban development. (19) _______, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of crucial ecosystem services.
Additionally, pollution from industrial activities, agriculture, and waste disposal contaminates air, water, and soil, (20) ______. Climate change, largely driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, exacerbates extreme weather events, alters ecosystems, and (21) ______. These impacts collectively contribute to environmental degradation, jeopardising (22) ______ and necessitating urgent action to mitigate (23) _____.