Tropical forests in the Amazon and other South American countries are cleared or burned primarily ____.
A) due to urban sprawl
B) to enable the construction of major highways
C) for lumber needed in growing cities
D) for cattle grazing and large soybean plantations
E) to enable the expansion of mining

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Tropical forests in the Amazon and other South American countries are primarily cleared or burned for cattle grazing and large soybean plantations, which are major economic activities in the region. Urban sprawl and major highways are not significant drivers of deforestation in these areas. Lumber and mining can also contribute to deforestation, but the primary drivers are cattle and soybean production.

Tropical Forests in the Amazon and Other South American Countries