Forests are being burned to clear land for development in Malaysia.

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Which environmental challenges in Southeast Asia are most directly related to the activity shown? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

earthquakes

earthquakes

deforestation

deforestation

air pollution

air pollution

flooding

flooding

volcanic activity

volcanic activity

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The two environmental challenges in Southeast Asia that are most directly related to the burning of forests to clear land for development are:

  1. deforestation
  2. air pollution

Deforestation occurs as trees are removed for land development, and burning forests releases smoke and pollutants into the air, leading to air pollution.