Lesson 9: Deforestation/ Global Warming

Question 1

*WHY * has large- scale deforestation occurred in tropical areas?

Answer 1

1.) Provide land for cattle/ rice-fields.
2.) Grow crops for biofuels.

Question 2

What gases are increasing in levels, contributing to global warming?

2 MAIN gases INCREASING…..

Answer 2

1.) Methane
2.) Carbon dioxide.

Question 3

What are the consequences of global warming on animals?

Answer 3

1.) Loss of habitat ie. ice caps melting.
2.) Migration of disease- causing organisms (ie. mosquito-causing malaria) to colder areas.
3.) Migration patterns of animals could change (ie. if they travel from one country to another during winter.)

Question 4

What are the effects of global warming on plants?

Answer 4

1.) Too hot to grow crops (in certain parts of the world.)
2.) May be able to grow certain species of plants in areas that you originally couldn’t (due to increase in temp.)