The manufacture of one of the following artificial fibres contributes to deforestation this fibre is :
A. nylon B. rayon C. terylene D. acrylic
Correct Answer: B. rayon
Explanation: Rayon is obtained by the chemical treatment of wood pulp or cellulose causing deforestation.
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