There has been a growing recognition that economic interests are causing the gradual destruction of the rain forests found in:
A) wastelands.
B) cold climates.
C) tropical climates.
D) hot climates.

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Economic interests, such as logging, mining, and agriculture, have been a major cause of deforestation in tropical rain forest regions. These areas have high biodiversity and serve crucial functions in carbon sequestration, climate regulation, and sustaining indigenous communities. The destruction of rain forests can lead to severe ecological and socioeconomic consequences, including loss of habitat, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and displacement of communities.

There Has Been a Growing Recognition That Economic Interests Are