Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa? I. Expansion of…

Agricultural Science JAMB 2015

Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa?

I. Expansion of cultivated land
II. High population growth rate
III. Conservation of wildlife in game reserves
IV. Urban growth

  • I, II and III only
  • II, III and IV only
  • I, II and IV only checkmark
  • I, II, III and IV.

The correct answer is: C

Explanation

Option C is correct as deforestation involves cutting of forest trees and is not done to conserve wildlife, expansion of land for cultivation leads to clearing of forest trees, even urban growth leads to cutting of forest trees to accommodate building structures.
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