Deforestation

Question 1

Economic growth

Answer 1

Quantitative expansion of economies

Question 2

Economic development

Answer 2

Qualitative improvement of society

Question 3

Causes of Deforestation

Answer 3

Commodity, market for that commodity, and local socio-economic landscape

Question 4

Consequences of Deforestation

Answer 4

• Hydrology: Increase in runoff, stream discharge, flooding, sedimentation
• Soil degradation: Erosion, landslides, weathering, leaching soil nutrients
• Climate: Decreased rainfall, higher daytime temperature, less cloudy, lower soil moisture
• Biodiversity: Loss of plant and animal species

Question 5

Protection

Answer 5

Don’t cut specific species of trees

Question 6

Preservation

Answer 6

Don’t cut anything

Question 7

Conservation

Answer 7

Cut some of each species but not too much

Question 8

I = (P)(A)(T)

Answer 8

Pros:
- Simple
- Specifics
- No one factor can be held responsible for environmental impact
Cons:
- Assumptions are not always valid
- Forces are not all equal
- Systems may be non-linear