The world's rain forests are
A)increasing because of active replanting.
B)shrinking by about 1 percent or 21,000 square miles annually.
C)no longer in danger, due to strict environmental protection policies.
D)likely to face total extinction by 2030.

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The question states that the rain forests are shrinking, therefore, the only option that reflects this is B. The other options, such as A and C, are contradictory to the information provided. Option D is an extreme prediction and not based on current information.

The World's Rain Forests Are