Question

Biomes on Earth have exhibited changes throughout history that have been caused by a variety of factors. Over the past 50 years, the amount of tropical rainforest acreage found throughout the world has decreased from 14.8 billion acres to 8.6 billion acres due to deforestation. What factor is likely most responsible for the changes observed in the world's rainforests? a. volcanic activity b. human activity c. temperature changes d. solar eclipses Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

The factor that is most likely to be responsible for the changes observed in the world's rainforest is human activities.

There has been a surge in the human population leading to an increased need for housing, foods, and other infrastructures. All these needs are directly or indirectly provided by the forest. Hence, the more the population of human expands, the more pressure that would be exerted on the rainforest and, indeed, other forests of the world.

The correct option is b.