The fastest rate of deforestation is occurring in what region?
A) Amazon Basin of South America
B) Southeast Asia
C) tropical Africa
D) the Caribbean
E) Oceania

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According to the World Wildlife Fund, Southeast Asia has the highest rate of deforestation in the world, with an estimated 74 million hectares of forest lost between 1980 and 2000. This is largely due to the expansion of agriculture, logging, and development projects. The Amazon Basin of South America and tropical Africa also experience high rates of deforestation, but not as high as in Southeast Asia. The Caribbean and Oceania have much lower rates of deforestation.

The Fastest Rate of Deforestation Is Occurring in What Region