Question

a student is preparing a report on global deforestation trends, focusing on forest area changes across various regions from 1990 to 2020. the student notes that while several regions experienced significant losses in forest area, other regions did experience forest area gains during this period. for example, ____ which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example? choose 1 answer: a asia gained 146,718 square miles of forest area, and europe gained 88,803 square miles of forest area. b south america and the caribbean lost 501,932 square miles of forest area, while north america and central america lost 7,722 square miles of forest area. c north america and central america gained 88,803 square miles of forest area, a 2.4% increase in their total forest area.

Explanation:

The question asks for an example of regions that gained forest - area. Option A provides data on Asia and Europe gaining forest area, which directly meets the requirement. Option B lists regions that lost forest area, and Option C has incorrect data for North America and Central America's gain.

Answer:

A. Asia gained 146,718 square miles of forest area, and Europe gained 88,803 square miles of forest area.