Deforestation in the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome has occurred primarily as a result of
A)coal mining.
B)petroleum extraction.
C)agriculture.
D)copper mining
E)urban development

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Deforestation in the midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest biome has primarily occurred due to agriculture, including both subsistence farming and commercial agriculture. Forests are cleared to make way for grazing land, cropland, and plantations, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation, soil degradation, and biodiversity decline. While coal mining and petroleum extraction can also contribute to deforestation, they are not the primary drivers in this biome. Copper mining and urban development are typically more associated with other biomes.

Deforestation in the Midlatitude Broadleaf and Mixed Forest Biome Has