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Modern Issues: Population: Question 1 of 1
In the 1980?s, the governments of both Brazil and Malaysia supported the cutting of timber in their rain forests as a means of
  1. achieving economic prosperity
  2. increasing the national debt
  3. controlling rebellions of indigenous peoples
  4. preventing exploitation by imperialist nations

Correct Answer Number: 1

Explanation: Deforestation is used to clear land for farming or habitation. This is done in response to growing populations in such areas as Brazil and Malaysia.
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