Which statement BEST explains why the rate of deforestation has increased in Brazil?

A) Urbanization led to the creation of larger cities.

B) An improved economy allowed more people to build homes.

C) New government regulations allowed people to buy more land.

D) The population increase led to a greater need for farm land.

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Georgia Russo

15 November, 17:09

Which statement BEST explains why the rate of deforestation has increased in Brazil?

A) Urbanization led to the creation of larger cities.

B) An improved economy allowed more people to build homes.

C) New government regulations allowed people to buy more land.

D) The population increase led to a greater need for farm land.

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Answers (2)

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Azaria Wilkerson · Answer 1

D) The population increase led to a greater need for farm land.

Heidy Contreras · Answer 2

D. The population increase led to a greater need for farm land.

Explanation:

The more the population increase the more space is needed which means cutting down more trees to build more homes and more spaces to put the homes at.