Question

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows.
An area of land with all the trees cut down.
Photo by Michael Nickel

The problem of __________ has caused soil exhaustion and erosion in the Amazon Rainforest.
A.
tectonic activity
B.
reforestation
C.
deforestation
D.
sinkhole formation

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C. deforestation — removing trees leads to soil exhaustion and increased erosion.