Which of the following human activities is considered a primary driver of land degradation and the loss of natural carbon sinks?

Answer: B. Large-scale deforestation for agriculture

Answer Explanation: B. Deforestation removes trees that naturally absorb carbon dioxide. This destroys habitats, disrupts the water cycle, and leaves soil vulnerable to severe erosion, which turns productive land into a degraded ecosystem.

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