The RATE of Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Has Declined

question 32

Multiple Choice

The RATE of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has declined since the 1980s. Why?

• A) pressure from environmental agencies
• B) pressure from indigenous groups
• C) pressure from development agencies
• D) an economic slowdown in Brazil
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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