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Study the graph showing causes of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.

A pie chart titled Causes of Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2000 to 2005. Cattle ranching is 65 to 70 percent. Logging is 2 to 3 percent. Large-scale agriculture is 5 to 10 percent. Small-scale agriculture is 20 to 25 percent. Other is 1 to 2 percent. Other refers to forest fires, mining, urbanization, road construction, and dams.

Which action would be the most effective in slowing deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon?

moving cattle ranches to other areas
placing severe restrictions on logging
stopping the expansion of urban areas
combining smaller farms into larger farms

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Answer:

A. moving cattle ranches to other areas.

Explanation:

Cattle ranches take up a lot of room because they need to be huge at least 5 acres and that's the minimum.

The graph shows that a most effective method of slowing deforestation in the Amazon would be moving cattle ranches to other areas.

How can we combat Deforestation in the Amazon?

Deforestation statistics show that cattle ranching is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon.

If these cattle ranches are moved to other areas, their effect on the Amazon would be reduced which means less deforestation.

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