1. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the reason deforestation occurs in developing nations?
a. Local tropical forests are the main resource for products to sell in the global market.
b. Local tropical forests provide food, fuel, and lumber for growing populations.
c. Religious and cultural beliefs support the idea of harvesting lumber and trees.
d. Local and tropical forests are the main source for global market products, and they provide food, fuel, and lumber for
growing populations.
e. None of these answers are correct.