1. Which answer choice best explains why the author wrote this article? (R126) A The author highlighted the role of deforestation because of agriculture and urbanization to argue for better management of Amazon cities

B. The author sought an expert to answer common questions people ask about the Amazon rainforest and its diversity of plants and animals

C. The author described changes to the Amazon in the past 50 years in order to show the progress people have made in conserving the rainforest.

D. The author provided the opinion of an accomplished scientist in order to explain why. conservation of the Amazon is important for people all over the world.