Question

Which is not a cause of the destruction of forests?

• A. Loss of biodiversity
• B. Hurting the economy
• C. The harming of many indigenous peoples
• D. They are all problems caused by deforestation

Answer 1

The correct option is D

They are all problems caused by deforestation

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Deforestation, also known as forest clearance, is the removal of a forest or tree stand from the land before it is put to another use other than that of a forest.
2. Conversion of forest land to farmland, ranches, or urban usage is a kind of deforestation.
3. Tropical rainforests see the highest concentration of deforestation.
4. Around 60 million indigenous peoples completely rely on the forest for their food and means of subsistence,
5. Forests are home to around 80 percent of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.
6. Many more people depend on trees for survival and live close to them.

Final answer: They are all problems caused by deforestation.