Multiple choice

Rates of deforestation are significantly high in developing countries because

  1. It creates additional land for subsistence agriculture

  2. Wood is important for rural populations

  3. Generates significant export income for developing countrie

  4. It generates income for ISIS
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Explanation

In many developing nations, rapid population growth and poverty drive the need for more land for subsistence agriculture. This leads to the clearing of forests for farming, which is a primary driver of deforestation.

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