When Ecologists Speak of Clear-Cutting in the Amazon Basin as the "Largest

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Multiple Choice

When ecologists speak of clear-cutting in the Amazon Basin as the "largest experiment on Earth," they are referring to significant and irreversible effects.They are primarily concerned about the ultimate effect of deforestation on

• A) annual rainfall.
• B) local economies.
• C) global biodiversity.
• D) human habitats.
• E) loss of lumber resources.

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Definitions:

Surplus

A situation in which the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a price reduction.

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a product exceeds the supply available at a specific price.

Lemonade Market

A hypothetical or real market scenario used to illustrate the principles of supply and demand, usually involving the sale of lemonade.

Surplus

An excess of production or supply over demand, often leading to lower prices or wasted resources.