The Rain Forests in Many Parts of the World Are

question 73

Multiple Choice

The rain forests in many parts of the world are being cut down to make way for land that can be used to grow cash crops. This has resulted in erosion, which leads to:

• A) increased productivity of available land.
• B) environmental degradation.
• C) an improved economy.
• D) renewable resources.

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