The rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has increased ...

[sam.t96]

The rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has increased since 2000. Why?
 
  A) Because of growth of corporate farms and development of new roads and dams
  B) Because of growth in corporate farms
  C) From the development of new roads and dams
  D) From increased global demand for tropical wood
  E) From the clearing of land for farming by local villagers

Question 2

Describe the obstacles to Caribbean political or economic integration.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[dpost18]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The major obstacles include the existence of numerous, scattered islands, a divided rimland, different languages, and limited economic resources. More generally, prior to European colonialism, there had never been a regional identity to the Caribbean; likewise, the fragmented nature of European colonialism did not facilitate or promote a regional unity.

[sam.t96]

TYSM

[mohan]

Excellent