Deforestation Flashcards

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1
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Name 2 main examples of agriculture that causes deforestation

A

Palm oil plantations
Cattle-ranching

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Why are Tropical Rainforest Environments used for cattle-ranching?

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The farmers don’t have to buy food for the cattle as grass grows all year round. This saves the farmers money.

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Slash and Burn

A

A method of removing large areas of trees

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Name 2 effects of Slash and Burn

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It adds nutrients to the soil

Fires can get out of control

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