Currently, the Greatest Rate of Deforestation of the Tropical Rainforest

question 107

Multiple Choice

Currently, the greatest rate of deforestation of the tropical rainforest is on the continent of

• A) North America.
• B) Europe.
• C) Asia.
• D) South America.
• E) Africa.

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