perivian amazon Flashcards
what share does peru have of amazon
peru has second largest share of rainforest 60% of peru
what do humans depends on?
rare, expensive mahogany
where is the peruvian amazon located
south of the equator in brazil
tropics
peruvian amazon characteristics
hot and humid
heavy rainfall
what kind of plants are there in the peruvian amazon?
medicinal plants
biodiversity in peruvian amazon
2937 known species of amphibian, birds, mammals and reptiles
what kind of minerals are found in the peruvian amazon?
oil
natural gas
gold
who lives in the leruvian amazon
indigenous tribes - never contacted
what remains are found in the amazon?
remains of building for archaeologists
threat of timber in amazon
hardwood trees lead to extensive logging
95% is illegal
sometimes ik natural parks
what mining goes on in amazon
gold is found within river deposits
blast river banks
mercury is used but harms ecosystems
what energy is found in the amazon
oil and gas
which country has invested into energy amazon
china - exploiting large areas of the rainforest
harm ecosystems
cause deforestation
what is going to be built in amazon
trans - oceanic highway
increase deforestation putting it at risk
why is land being burnt in the amazon
for agricultural use couscous and soy beans
some fires become out of control
