deforestation

Question 1

give 3 causes of deforestation in the amazon

Answer 1

mineral extraction
settlement building
road building

Question 2

give 3 positive impacts of deforestation on brazil

Answer 2

1. huge income from farming
2. supplies countries for resources
3. supplies jobs

Question 3

give 3 negative impacts of deforestation on brazil

Answer 3

1. carbon footprint increased
2. tourism decreased
3. jobs lost

Question 4

give 3 reasons why the amazon rainforest is important

Answer 4

1. supplies 20% of the worlds fresh water
2. 28% of the worlds oxygen comes from rainforests
3. resources such as fruits

Question 5

give 3 strategies used to manage tropical rainforests

Answer 5

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