SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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corporate logging and the clearing of land for agriculture
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the clearing of land for agriculture and acid rain
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corporate logging and the acid rain
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acid rain and a growing population
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Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture is the main driver of deforestation. Eighty per cent of global forest loss is due to converting forests to farmland to produce agricultural commodities, such as beef, palm oil, soy, cocoa, rubber, coffee and timber which are largely exported.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the expansion of agriculture caused nearly 80% of global deforestation, with the construction of infrastructures such as roads or dams, together with mining activities and urbanization, making up the remaining causes of deforestation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture – small-scale and large-scale farming. Logging – cutting of trees for use as raw material. Mining and urban expansion – clearing of forest area for the construction of infrastructure. 09-Jan-2021