In Costa Rica, cutting down forests will almost immediately increase the cost of producing __________.
a. timber for building homes and factories
b. fresh water
c. wood pulp for the many paper factories in the region
d. all of the listed choices
Answer: b. fresh water
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What will be an ideal response?
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