Rainforest Threats

Question 1

Mining

Answer 1

Areas are cleared for mining and roads leading to pollution of land, rivers and air.
Drilling of oil and gas.

Question 2

Slash and burn

Answer 2

Local people clear small areas of land to grow food and can result in wild fires.

Question 3

Logging

Answer 3

Roads create barriers for wildlife, increases erosion and sedimentation, aquatic wildlife effected by dirty water, soil compaction reduces flow of oxygen,loss of biodiversity and increased chance of spreading diseases.

Question 4

Palm oil

Answer 4

Threatens forest people, destroys habitats and causes climate change.