Question

which of these best describes the deforestation theory? all of the trees were damaged by a hurricane, leading to soil loss and inability to repair canoes. population collapsed as a result. trees were cut down by people to plant crops and work on moai. too many trees were cut down, leading to inability to grow enough food or repair canoes. population collapsed as a result. rats came to the island with the natives. the rats decimated the environment, including the trees, which led to soil loss. people couldnt grow enough food and the population collapsed.

Explanation:

The Deforestation Theory focuses on human - induced deforestation. The first option blames a hurricane (natural event), not deforestation. The third option blames rats (biological invasion), not deforestation. The second option describes people cutting down trees (deforestation) for crops and Moai - related work, leading to food and canoe - repair issues and population collapse, which matches the Deforestation Theory.

Answer:

B. Trees were cut down by people to plant crops and work on Moai. Too many trees were cut down, leading to inability to grow enough food or repair canoes. Population collapsed as a result.