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The tropical rain forest in Brazil is being cut down. Explain

why this is being done, and the likely harmful consequences
that will ensue in the long run.
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Answer:

The tropical rainforest in Brazil is being cut down because of the ever-growing human consumption and population.Cattle ranching is also the cause of deforestation in tropical rainforest. The forests are being cut down to make way for vast plantations where product such as bananas, pineapple, etc. are grown.As with cattle ranching, the soil will not sustain crops for long more rainforest for new plantations.

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