How do developed nations such as the United States play a part in rainforest destruction?

They turn to nations with rain forests for raw materials.

They collect medicinal plants from rain forests.

They try to protect endangered species that live in rain forests.

They send people to rain forests to build homes.

The correct answer is "They turn to nations with rain forests for raw materials".

Explanation:

Developed nations such as the United States play a part in rainforest destruction by turning to nations with rain forest for raw materials. It is reported that agriculture practices account for 70 percent of rain forest deforestation. Developed nations that buy raw materials (such as bananas, citrus, cassava, and avocado) from nations with rain forest, must check that these nations perform responsible agricultural practices.

They turn to Nations with rainforests for raw materials such as wood