Causes Of Deforestation Flashcards

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How much deforestation is for cattle ranching

A

80% is for cattle ranching.
Brazil is the world’s largest
beef exporter – 20%
(selling to 152 countries).
44% is sold to China and
Hong Kong

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how is catle ranching defostation

A

ranchers set large, powerful fires that destroy thousands of plants, animals, . Under Brazil’s previous President Jair Bolsanaro, more than 34,000 square kilometers disappeared from the Amazon (an area larger than the entire nation of Belgium).

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What are the majority of the crops being farmed in the forests place

A

Soy beans

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4
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What is the favourite wood loggers look for

A

Mahoney

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5
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What are the mines searching for in the Amazon

A

Gold

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