Geography: Rainforests.

Question 1

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 1

An ecosystem in a collection of organisms and non-living components in a certain environment; the organisms are usually adapted to the conditions of the environment.

Question 2

What is the largest contributor towards deforestation in the amazon?

Answer 2

Agriculture (Cattle Ranching)

Question 3

Name the main sustainable development tactics when handling forest land.

Answer 3

Agro-forestary
Selective logging and felling
Afforestation
Education
Ecotourism
International agreements.

Question 4

Name 4 positives on locals from ecotourism.

Answer 4

Employment opportunities
Extra income
Improves education
Fosters respect for alternative cultures

Question 5

Name 3 negatives on locals from ecotourism.

Answer 5

Locals can be exploited for cheap labour.
Locals can lose identity of traditions.
Usually, companies benefit from the profit of eco-tourism rather than the locals.

Question 6

What is ecotourism?

Answer 6

Tourism that benefits the environment and lives locals.

Question 7

Positives of ecotourism on environment?

Answer 7

Money spent on ecotourism goes towards rainforest preservation.
Less pollution of plastic
Soil fertility remains mainly the same.