General Studies · Statements and Assumptions

Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: Deforestation in tropical rainforests, primarily driven by agricultural expansion and logging, not only contributes to the loss of biodiversity but also exacerbates global warming by reducing the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Assumptions: I. Deforestation reduces the Earth's ability to absorb carbon dioxide. II. Agricultural expansion and logging are primary causes of deforestation. III. The loss of biodiversity is the most significant consequence of deforestation.