Some Scientists Estimate That Over Half of the World's Rainforest

question 29

Multiple Choice

Some scientists estimate that over half of the world's rainforest has already been lost, mostly due to human activities. What would you predict as a consequence of the massive loss of plant life?

• A) a decline in atmospheric carbon dioxide
• B) reduced incidence of flooding
• C) an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide
• D) a decline in soil erosion
• E) a drop in average temperatures worldwide

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