Theme 3 - Case Studies - Amazon Flashcards
0
Q
Name 2 effects that deforestation has on the Amazon
A
Increase in soil erosion
Increased risk of flooding
1
Q
Name 4 uses of the Amazon:
A
Cattle Ranching
Mining
Logging
Shifting Cultivation
2
Q
How can the issues be sustainably managed?
A
Protection to certain areas of the rainforest
Agroforestry - replanting of trees
Improved education of the rainforest
3
Q
When did the mass deforestation start?
A
1970
