Concept:Deforestation means the clearing of forests by human activities that expand land use, not by conservation practices.
Explanation:Expansion of cultivated land causes deforestation because farmers cut down trees to create new farmland.
High population growth rate also causes deforestation because more people need land, housing, and fuel, leading to more forest clearing.
Conservation of wildlife in game reserves is not a cause of deforestation; it actually helps protect forests and wildlife.
Urban growth is a cause because the building of towns and cities extends into forested areas.
Therefore, the true causes of deforestation in West Africa are I, II, and IV only.
Answer:C. I, II and IV only