Case Study- Amazon Rainforest

Question 1

Soil erosion

Answer 1

Mineral content decreases as roots don’t hold soil together , soil can’t be used

Question 2

(Deforestation) climate change

Answer 2

Less trees = increase CO2 as not being used in photosynthesis

Question 3

Commercial farming

Answer 3

Farming for a profit. Usually farming on large scale using few workers and lots of machinery

Cattle destroy land

Question 4

Subsistence farming ( not really in the Amazon )

Answer 4

Self sufficient. Producing crops and rearing animals just for the farmers own use.
Little tech or machinery but needs a lot of manpower/ labour intensive

Question 5

Road building

Answer 5

Increase deforestation to make way for the roads.

But used for transport

Question 6

Logging

Answer 6

The process of cutting down trees for fuel , timber and money

Question 7

Mineral extraction

Answer 7

Gold does equal Money

Water can be polluted from surface run off, this can pollute nearby towns water supply’s
Threaten nearby towns

Question 8

Energy developments

Answer 8

Hydroelectric power encourages dams being built but require large areas of land