Why is the destruction of tropical forests so devastating? A. Tropical forests are considered a non-renewable resource due to the amount of time it takes for reforestation to occur. B. Tropical forests cover much less of the surface
Why is the destruction of tropical forests so devastating?
A. Tropical forests are considered a non-renewable
of time it takes for reforestation to occur.
B. Tropical forests cover much less of the surface of the earth than other types of
forests and are eliminated faster as a result.
C. Tropical forests contain the habitats of the vast majority of life on earth.
D. Tropical forests are the primary source of income for many corporations and
businesses.
Why has food production increased despite a net degradation in soil?
A. The productivity of the land being used has increased, so more food is being
produced.
B. The widespread use of fertilizers enables more food to be grown than in
previous years.
C. Many countries have programs that reward farmers who practice soil
conservation techniques.
D. Farmers are developing more cropland from wilderness areas now compared
to the past.
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