Of the Following, the Most Important Cause of Deforestation Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Of the following, the most important cause of deforestation is ________.

• A) city expansion
• B) farming
• C) fires caused by lightening
• D) continental drift

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Endocrine Hormone

Chemical messengers secreted by glands in the endocrine system, traveling through the bloodstream to regulate the functions of distant organs.

Psychosocial Variables

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