How did the rise in population lead to deforestation?

Demand for food increased.

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Peasants increased production in the existing land.

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Forests were cleared for cultivation.

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Cultivation of a lot of cash crops.

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Solution

The correct option is C Forests were cleared for cultivation.
Over the centuries as population increased, the demand for food went up. This led to peasants extending the boundaries of cultivation, clearing forests and bringing new land under cultivation.

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