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Deforestation Flashcards

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How much of the worlds river discharge does South America contain?

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More than 1/4

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Why is South America being deforested?

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-national and international demand for cattle feed (soy)
-beef
-surgery cane for ethanol

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What % of the rainforest has been converted to cattle pasture and agriculture?

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-10% of the rainforest

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