1. The primary purpose of this passage is to _______. A. identify the main causes of deforestation in North America B. justify the reasons leading to deforestation C. analyze causal relations and solutions to deforestation D. describe causes and effects of deforestation 2. According to the passage, humans have cut down trees for ______. A. planting crops such as soy and palm oil B. land and forest products C. four commodities: beef, soy, palm oil, and timber D. vegetation use 3. What can be inferred about National Geographic? A. It was founded in the 1600s. B. Its scope is within North America. C. It may provide statistics. D. It approves deforestation. 4. Which of the following is most likely to be a message from the writer? A. Deforestation for agricultural use is acceptable. B. The need for more land is understandable. C. Deforestation is an unsolvable global problem. D. There is a must to control deforestation. 5. What is the writer’s opinion of forest protection? A. It requires multilateral cooperation. B. It is an individual responsibility. C. Only nation’s leaders can change the course. D. It is beyond human knowledge