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?
deforestation
earthquake
desertification
flooding

Explanation:

Deforestation is the clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land. In this case, trees are removed for farming and building roads, which fits the definition of deforestation. Earthquakes are natural geological events. Desertification is the process of land becoming desert - like due to various factors (not just tree removal). Flooding is related to water overflow.

Answer:

Deforestation