Which of the following ecosystem types is being converted to cropland most rapidly at the present time?
A) Deserts
B) Temperate forests
C) Tropical and subtropical biomes
D) Chaparral
E) Temperate grasslands

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Tropical and subtropical biomes, such as rainforests, are being converted to cropland at the fastest rate due to their high biodiversity and fertile soils. The expansion of agriculture and deforestation for other land uses are the main drivers of this conversion.

Which of the Following Ecosystem Types Is Being Converted to Cropland