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According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) report, which continent has the highest annual rate of forest gain in the period of 2010-2020?

Correct answer: A. Asia

  • A. Asia
  • B. Africa
  • C. South America
  • D. Australia

Explanation

Asia recorded the highest annual rate of forest gain during 2010–2020, largely because of afforestation and natural forest expansion in countries such as China. This concerns forest gain, not the continent with the greatest total forest area.

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