Page 34-35 Deforestation Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of tropical rainforests have been lost to deforestation over the last 100 years
A
50%
2
Q
State two countries one of which aims to reduce deforestation and one of which is reliant on it
A
- Brazil (reduce)
- Indonesia (relies)
3
Q
State seven reasons for deforestation
A
- Overpopulation
- Logging
- Farming And Agriculture
- Energy Development
- Mining
- Settlements
- Roads
4
Q
What are the three main categories of impacts
A
- Social
- Economical
- Environmental
5
Q
State three environmental impact of deforestation
A
- Increase in CO2 levels
- Rising global temperatures
- Reduced biodiversity
6
Q
State one social impact of deforestation
A
In 1500 , 6.9 million were living in the Amazon. Only 200,000 remain there today as their homes were destroyed by deforestation
7
Q
How much land does the Amazon cover
A
6 million km2
8
Q
Where is the Amazon located and how many countries does is cover
A
- South America
- Nine Countries
9
Q
How many species of plants , mammals , birds , fish reside in the Amazon
A
- 40,000 plant species
- 400 mammals
- 1,300 birds
- 3,000 fish
