As the iron industry expanded, the consumption of fuel caused
a. a reduction in the use of iron and copper.
b. less destruction of forest woodlands because iron was used instead of wood.
c. deforestation.
d. the rise of a wealthy class of timber industrialists.
e. little to no change in the consumption of resources.
ANSWER:
c
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