What is the leading cause of deforestation in the amazon rainforest? a. mining b. cutting down trees for timber c. clearing land for farming d. clearing land for grazing select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

The correct answer is C) clearing land for farming.

The leading cause of deforestation in the Amazons rainforest is clearing land for farming.

The Amazon rainforest is mostly located in Brazil, South America. According to data from the Environment Department of Brazil, almost 3,000 square miles of the Amazon rainforest were destroyed during 2017-2018. Illegal logging and farming were among the main causes of the damage to one of the most important "lunges" of planet Earth.  The Brazilian states of Para and Mato Grosso are the ones that suffered the most damage.

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