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Flashcards in the amazon rainforest Deck (12)
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1
Q

what are some causes of deforestation

A
logging
cattle ranching
urbanisation
commercial agriculture
mineral extraction
2
Q

what are the environmental impact of deforestation

A
endangering species
disrupts water and nutrient cycles
loss of biodiversity
global warming
soil erousion
3
Q

economic effect of defoerstaion

A

more mining access
increased migration for jobs
can pay back debts

4
Q

how many people live in the rainforest

A

20 million

5
Q

how many species of bird

A

1000

6
Q

how many species of insect

A

10 million

7
Q

how many native tribes have not had contact with the outside world

A

40

8
Q

what was the agreement for the protection of trees

A

international tropical timbre agreement

9
Q

who replant trees

A

REGUA

10
Q

what gives companies sustainability citifercates

A

forest steamship council

11
Q

what agreement protects illegally traduced animals

A

CITES (convention of international trade of endangered species

12
Q

whats road is being built through the rainforest

A

BR164