Multiple choice general knowledge

The number one cause of tropical deforestation worldwide is

  1. Commercial logging

  2. Clearing of lands for agricultural use

  3. Wildfire

  4. Gathering of firewood
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The leading cause of tropical deforestation is agricultural expansion - both commercial agriculture (cattle ranching, soy, palm oil plantations) and subsistence farming. While commercial logging contributes to forest degradation, it's not the primary driver. Wildfires are typically a consequence of forest fragmentation rather than a root cause, and gathering firewood is localized rather than the main global factor.

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