CRE: EG. Amazon, Brazil Flashcards by Rory O'Ryan | Brainscape

Q

Km of forest lost per year?

A

20,000km 2

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Deforestation method?

A

Slash and burn

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Effects of deforestation?

A

Soil erosion
never recovers
subsistence farming declines - forced in to towns

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