2. trees are being cut down for lumber in the amazon. in addition, new farms and
factories are beginning to replace the forests and villages. what is an effect of this
human activity?
a. more carbon dioxide can be absorbed by the amazon rainforest
b. new diseases will be brought to the rainforest and harm indigenous tribes
c. the planet's atmosphere will gradually begin to cool down
d. less carbon dioxide is being absorbed by the amazon rainforest

D. Less carbon dioxide is being absorbed by the Amazon rainforest.

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

a) the british government verbally threatens the colonies.

b) the british government has sent navies and armies to the colonies.

c) the british government argues against separation in the house of commons.

d) the british government has sent petitions and letters to all of the colonists.