Which statement about the Amazon rain forest is true?

A. It is considerably smaller today than it was a century ago because of cutting and burning.
B. The species of trees are limited, but most are thriving due to new fertilization techniques.
C. Environmentalists want to prevent scientists from gaining additional information about possible medical breakthroughs there.
D. It is considerably larger today than it was a century ago because of self-reseeding.

The statement about the Amazon rain forest that is true is that it is considerably smaller today than it was a century ago because of cutting and burning. Deforestation in the Amazon Basin is a significant issue, leading to the loss of habitat critical for native species and contributing to environmental problems, with large-scale logging and burning processes.

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