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Brooks, T. M., et al. [2019]. "Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss." Nature, 576[7787]. 321-328.
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1) Paragraph 1: What is the purpose of the introduction in this essay?
A. To list all the causes and effects of deforestation
B. To define deforestation and introduce the main discussion
C. To provide statistical data on deforestation
D. To suggest solutions for deforestation
2) Which section of the essay provides specific numerical data to support claims?
A. Causes of deforestation
B. Effects of deforestation
C. Introduction
D. Conclusion
3) What transition phrase is used in the essay to introduce an additional cause of deforestation?
A. "Similarly"
B. "As a result"
C. "Without trees"
D. "Apart from agriculture"
4) How does the essay ensure a logical connection between causes and effects?
A. By presenting solutions before causes
B. By using separate paragraphs for causes and effects
C. By only discussing causes without linking them to effects
D. By listing all causes and effects together without transitions
5) Why does the author include the citation "[FAO, 2021]" in the discussion of agriculture as a cause of deforestation?
A. To argue that agriculture has no significant impact on forests
B. To introduce a personal opinion about agriculture's role in environmental issues
C. To provide statistical evidence supporting agriculture as the leading cause of deforestation
D. To present an opposing viewpoint on the role of agriculture in deforestation
6) Why does the author include sources like "WWF. 2020" and "IPCC. 2021" when discussing the environmental effects
