Question detail
How does road building contribute to deforestation in tropical rainforests?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The living world
Question
- A. By promoting tourism
- B. By providing access for illegal logging
- C. By enhancing biodiversity
- D. By facilitating conservation efforts
Answer
The correct answer is By providing access for illegal logging.
Explanation
The correct option is By providing access for illegal logging. By providing access for illegal logging is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to use a tropical rainforest case study to explain causes of deforestation including farming, logging, road building, mineral extraction, energy development, settlement and population growth. This belongs to Tropical rainforests within Section B: The living world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Tropical rainforests, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Deforestation Causes
Students often confuse the causes of deforestation, thinking that only one factor, like logging, is responsible.
To fix this, students should remember that deforestation is caused by multiple factors including farming, logging, road building, mineral extraction, energy development, settlement, and population growth. Using a case study can help illustrate how these factors interact.
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