Deforestation Facts and Figures Flashcards
1
Q
Global rate of deforestation today:
A
Around 300,000 km^2 per year
2
Q
Global rates over time:
A
Decreased
3
Q
Brazil’s rate over time:
A
Significantly decreased
4
Q
Where have rates increased?
A
e.g. Indonesia, Borneo, and Nigeria
5
Q
Since 1978, how much land has been cleared in the Amazon?
A
750,000 km^2