Question

which correctly lists three main causes of deforestation?
air pollution, mining, logging
mining, cattle ranching, logging
cattle ranching, water pollution, air pollution
water pollution, logging, mining

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the causes of deforestation. Mining, cattle ranching, and logging are major activities that lead to deforestation. Air pollution and water pollution are consequences or related to other environmental issues, not direct causes of deforestation. So we check each option:

• Option 1 (air pollution, mining, logging): Air pollution is not a direct cause of deforestation. Eliminate.
• Option 2 (mining, cattle ranching, logging): All three - mining (for resources, clearing land), cattle ranching (clearing land for pastures), logging (cutting trees) are direct causes of deforestation.
• Option 3 (cattle ranching, water pollution, air pollution): Water and air pollution are not direct deforestation causes. Eliminate.
• Option 4 (water pollution, logging, mining): Water pollution is not a direct cause. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. mining, cattle ranching, logging (assuming the second option is labeled B; if the original options had labels like A, B, C, D with the second option as B, then the answer is B. mining, cattle ranching, logging)