Which of the following statements are correct about the Amazon rainforest?
$I$. They are called the lungs of the planet.
$II$. They harbour probably millions of species.
$III$. They are the largest tropical rainforest in South America and have the highest biodiversity on Earth.
$IV$. They are being cut and cleared for cultivating soybeans or for conversion to grasslands for raising beef cattle.
Choose the correct option.

  • A
    $II, III$ and $IV$
  • B
    $I, II$ and $III$
  • C
    $I$ and $II$
  • D
    $I, II, III$ and $IV$

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