The cost of rainforest preservation can be lowered for developing countries by
A)the development of alternative rainforest products.
B)research on agriculture in rainforest soils.
C)encouraging rainforest settlement of the poor.
D) subsidies for activities like cattle raising.

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Developing alternative rainforest products can provide an opportunity for economic growth and revenue generation for developing countries, while reducing the pressure on natural resources like the rainforest. This can be achieved through sustainable practices such as eco-tourism, non-timber forest products, and sustainable forest management. This approach can provide a win-win solution for economic development and nature conservation. Research on agriculture in rainforest soils (B) may not necessarily be sustainable and can lead to depletion of soil nutrients and deforestation. Encouraging rainforest settlement of the poor (C) can lead to further destruction of the forest and ecosystem, and subsidies for activities like cattle raising (D) can encourage unsustainable practices and further contribute to deforestation.

The Cost of Rainforest Preservation Can Be Lowered for Developing