The maps below represent the same area of the Amazon rainforest over an 8-year period as humans moved into the rainforest. Forested areas are shown in deep green, and cleared ar…

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The maps below represent the same area of the Amazon rainforest over an 8-year period as humans moved into the rainforest. Forested areas are shown in deep green, and cleared areas are tan (bare ground) or light green (pasture land). Which of the following statements is best supported by evidence from the maps? A. This area became more densely populated with trees between 2000 and 2008. B. Humans living in this area began an extensive forest restoration program between 2000 and 2008. C. Humans began leaving this area to find jobs in nearby cities between 2000 and 2008. D. This area changed appearance between 2000 and 2008 because trees were cleared.