Deforestation Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 main examples of agriculture that causes deforestation
A
Palm oil plantations
Cattle-ranching
2
Q
Why are Tropical Rainforest Environments used for cattle-ranching?
A
The farmers don’t have to buy food for the cattle as grass grows all year round. This saves the farmers money.
3
Q
Slash and Burn
A
A method of removing large areas of trees
4
Q
Name 2 effects of Slash and Burn
A
It adds nutrients to the soil
Fires can get out of control
