Deforestation And Peat Destruction

Question 1

Three Reasons for Deforestation?

Answer 1

• To Grow Staple Foods Such as Rice.
• To Rear More Cattle.
• To Grow Crops.

Question 2

Negative Impacts of Deforestation?

Answer 2

• Increases the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere.
• Burning Trees Leads to an Increase in Carbon Dioxide Levels From Combustion.
• It Reduces the Rate at Which Carbon Dioxide is Removed From the Atmosphere.

Question 3

When we Lose Tropical Rainforests, we Reduce ______________.

Answer 3

Biodiversity.

Question 4

Destruction of Peat Bogs and Other Areas of Peat to Produce Garden Compost Reduces the Area of this ___________ and the Biodiversity.

Answer 4

Habitat.

Question 5

The Decay or Burning of Peat Releases Carbon Dioxide into the ________________.

Answer 5

Atmosphere.