Question

1. which of the following is not a method used to improve management of tropical rainforests?

a. increased logging
b. establishing special reserves for critical species
c. utilize better agricultural techniques
d. the use of plantations

Explanation:

• Option b: Protecting critical species via reserves supports rainforest ecosystem health, so it is a management improvement method.
• Option c: Better agricultural techniques reduce deforestation from unsustainable farming, improving rainforest management.
• Option d: Plantations can reduce pressure on natural rainforests by providing alternative sources for timber/crops, so it is a management method.
• Option a: Increased logging directly damages rainforest ecosystems, destroying habitat and reducing forest cover, so it is not a method to improve rainforest management.

Answer:

a. increased logging