Pre-release booklet

Question 1

How does global atmospheric affect the climate

Answer 1

Tropical rainforests are located in equatorial areas because the suns rays are concentrated most intensely along the equator warming the air. The warm air rises high into the atmosphere where it calls and condenses forming clouds. This means that it rains every day in the rainforest

Question 2

Model answer

Answer 2

Proposal creates opportunities and challenges for locals
Resource booklet – improved trade links and increased tourism allowing for better health care education sanitation
However economic benefits don’t outweigh environmental damage – 50 million different species of plants and animals, trees lost causing soil erosion and flooding
Overall my decision is clear it should not go ahead as long-term impacts Creates too many consequences

Question 3

Three strategies as an alternative to road development

Answer 3

Selective logging
Eco-tourism
Reducing debt