deforestation Flashcards

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give 3 causes of deforestation in the amazon

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mineral extraction
settlement building
road building

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give 3 positive impacts of deforestation on brazil

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  1. huge income from farming
  2. supplies countries for resources
  3. supplies jobs
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give 3 negative impacts of deforestation on brazil

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  1. carbon footprint increased
  2. tourism decreased
  3. jobs lost
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give 3 reasons why the amazon rainforest is important

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  1. supplies 20% of the worlds fresh water
  2. 28% of the worlds oxygen comes from rainforests
  3. resources such as fruits
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give 3 strategies used to manage tropical rainforests

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  1. ecotourism
  2. international agreements about restricting deforestation
  3. debt reduction- countries do not have to use deforestation to pay off debts
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