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Modern Issues in Latin America — Unit test

Question 3 • AISD SS 6 Summer 2026

Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest is primarily caused by people who __________.

Answer
A
mine for gold and other precious minerals
B
cut down trees for timber
C
clear land for grazing
D
clear land for farming

Explanation

A major driver of deforestation in the Amazon is clearing forest to create pasture for cattle. This removes much more forest than mining or timber cutting in many areas, so “clear land for grazing” is the best answer.

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