The Rate of Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Has Increased

question 1

Multiple Choice

The rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has increased since 2000.Why?

• A) Because of growth of corporate farms and development of new roads and dams
• B) Because of growth in corporate farms
• C) From the development of new roads and dams
• D) From increased global demand for tropical wood
• E) From the clearing of land for farming by local villagers

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