Question

in central and west africa there is a high demand for trees in the rainforest. as a result, trees have been removed for farming purposes and building roads. which environmental issue best describes this practice of tree removal? desertification flooding deforestation earthquake

Explanation:

Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans. In this case, trees are removed for farming and road - building, which fits the definition of deforestation. Desertification is the process of land becoming desert - like, often due to drought, over - cultivation, etc. Flooding is related to excess water. An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground.

Answer:

C. Deforestation