Which of the Following Is False About the Clearing of Rainforests

Which of the following is false about the clearing of rainforests for the purpose of meat production?

A) When rainforest is cleared, the nutritious soil left behind ensures that the pasture will be productive for several decades.
B) Tropical deforestation for ranching is reducing the planet's ability to absorb excess CO2 emissions.
C) About 80% of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has been cleared for cattle ranching.
D) Ranchers in South America routinely clear areas of rainforest to create cheap pastureland.