Q. The region called the “Arc of Deforestation,” identified as a major hotspot of forest loss and warming, is located in which tropical forest?
Answer: Amazon
Notes: The “Arc of Deforestation” refers to a zone in the southern Amazon rainforest, primarily in Brazil, where extensive forest clearing has occurred due to activities like cattle ranching and agriculture. This area, spanning nearly 500,000 sq km, exhibits some of the world’s highest rates of tropical deforestation. Associated with significant local warming exceeding +0.70°C, this region exemplifies the environmental and social impacts of rapid forest loss, including increased biodiversity decline and heightened human vulnerability, especially heat-related mortality.