Question

the world’s forests are now disappearing at a rate of 18 to 20 million hectares a year. most of the loss is occurring in the humid tropical forests of africa, asia, and south america.
i. the rate of deforestation is stated.
ii. the area where deforestation takes place is stated.
iii. the world’s forest area is taken into analysis.
iv. the data is taken from research findings.
i and ii
ii and iii
iii and iv
iv and i

Explanation:

The text states the rate of deforestation (18 - 20 million hectares a year) and the areas (humid tropical forests of Africa, Asia, and South America) where it occurs. There is no analysis of the world's forest - area as a whole and no indication that the data is from research findings.

Answer:

I and II