Which of the Following Is False About the Clearing of Rainforests

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about the clearing of rainforests for the purpose of meat production?

• A)When rainforest is cleared, the nutritious soil left behind ensures that the pasture will be productive for several decades.
• B)Tropical deforestation for ranching is reducing the planet's ability to absorb excess CO2 emissions.
• C)About 80% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has been cleared for cattle ranching.
• D)Ranchers in South America routinely clear areas of rainforest to create cheap pastureland.

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