Question

Tropical rain forest cover has reduced from ________ to ________ over the years due to 'evil quartet'.

• A. \(20\%\), \(16\%\)
• B. \(16\%\), \(14\%\)
• C. \(14\%\), \(10\%\)
• D. \(14\%\), \(6\%\)

Hint:

The rain forest covered about 14 percent of the land earlier and now covers about 6 percent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Habitat loss and fragmentation is the first cause in the evil quartet of biodiversity loss.

Step 2: Rain forest example
Tropical rain forests once covered about \(14\%\) of the earth's land area.

Step 3: Present cover
Because of clearing for agriculture and other uses, the cover is now only about \(6\%\).

Final Answer:
The rain forest cover has reduced from 14 percent to 6 percent. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }14\%, 6\%} \]