Question

Why is deforestation a problem in Australia and Oceania?

A. Logging is the number-one economic sector in the region, and most people rely on forests for
their income.
B. Forests are needed to provide shade because of the hot climate in the region.
C. Forest areas in the region are limited, and the loss of forests leads to drought, soil erosion,
and habitat destruction.
D. Forests cover the majority of Australia and Oceania, and large numbers of animals depend on
these forests for their habitat.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
c
D

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C. Forest areas in the region are limited, and the loss of forests leads to drought, soil erosion, and habitat destruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deforestation refers to the cutting down of and destruction of trees in an area so that the land may be used for something else. Deforestation in Australia is being driven by the need for farmland especially for cattle farming.

One problem with this is that forest areas are limited in Australia which has less than 17% of its land mass consisting of forests. The loss of these forests will lead to drought, soil erosion and habitat destruction to animals with an already limited habitat.