History · Forest Society and Colonialism
Consider the following statements regarding global deforestation between 1700 and 1995: Statement I: Between 1700 and 1995, about 9.3% of the world's total area was cleared for agriculture, industry, pastures, and firewood. Statement II: This cleared area amounted to about 13.9 million sq km of forest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- 3Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
- 4Statement I is true, but Statement II is false✓
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Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
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