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Question 16

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Figure 1: Two types of human development in the tropical rainforest. Figure 1a shows large-scale cattle ranching and soy cultivation adjacent to the forest canopy with visible burning at the border. Figure 1b shows a major paved highway with secondary tracks branching into the forest in a fishbone pattern.

Using Figure 1 and your own understanding, explain how infrastructure development and agricultural expansion in tropical rainforests can bring financial benefits but result in severe environmental impacts.

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