The major cause of tropical deforestation is
A) hurricane destruction of large regions.
B) people clearing forests to open up land for agriculture.
C) governments clearing forests to build cities.
D) natural succession as global warming occurs.

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The major cause of tropical deforestation is people clearing forests to open up land for agriculture. This includes subsistence farming as well as commercial agriculture, such as large-scale cattle ranching and palm oil plantations.

The Major Cause of Tropical Deforestation Is