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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which economic activity is the biggest cause of deforestation in the Amazon?
A
Agriculture
B
Fishing
C
Poaching
D
Route construction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

Detailed explanation-2: -How Does Animal Agriculture Cause Deforestation? One of the biggest drivers of deforestation is agriculture. Farmland expansion is responsible for 90 percent of deforestation around the world, including crops grown for both human and animal consumption, as well as the clearing of forests for animal grazing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Direct causes of deforestation are agricultural expansion, wood extraction (e.g., logging or wood harvest for domestic fuel or charcoal), and infrastructure expansion such as road building and urbanization.

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