Deforestation Facts and Figures Flashcards

1
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Global rate of deforestation today:

A

Around 300,000 km^2 per year

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2
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Global rates over time:

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Decreased

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3
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Brazil’s rate over time:

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Significantly decreased

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4
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Where have rates increased?

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e.g. Indonesia, Borneo, and Nigeria

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5
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Since 1978, how much land has been cleared in the Amazon?

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750,000 km^2

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