Which of the Following Is Not a Reason We Should

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason we should care about the disappearance of the tropical rain forests?

• A)their loss will reduce earth's biodiversity
• B)their loss will accelerate atmospheric warming
• C)their loss will change regional weather patterns
• D)their loss will mean more places to build cities
• E)their loss may push us beyond an ecological tipping point

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