Deforestation Flashcards

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1
Q

Acres of forest cleared or degraded worldwide per week

A

at least 1 million

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2
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A forest is a

A

renewable source

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3
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the removal of forest acres at that rate…

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is much than the rate at which the trees can be replaced

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4
Q

Are forests being managed and maintained

A

No

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5
Q

what are they actually being

A

exploited in a destructive way

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6
Q

When a small area is cleared,

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the forest recovers quickly

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7
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when large areas are cleared,

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there are many consequences on the environment

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