Unit 1B - Tropical Rainforests - Case Study - Amazon Rainforest and deforestation (not finished?) Flashcards
1
Q
How much land does Amazon cover?
A
2.1 million miles²
2
Q
River basin in Amazon and how much is in South America?
A
Amazon River Basin, covers some 40% of SA
3
Q
Name of highway built?
A
Trans Amazonian Highway
4
Q
How many new dams planned? What type of energy produced?
A
150 dams, hydro electric power
5
Q
How much power will Belo Monte dam generate?
A
11,000 Mw
6
Q
% of population increase from 2000 - 2010 in Amazon?
A
23%
7
Q
In 2005, % of Amazon lost as result of deforestation?
A
17%
8
Q
How many tons of topsoil is lost every years due to soil erosion caused by soy farming?
A
55 million tons
9
Q
Problem with people moving to forest looking for work?
A
Destroying forest and replacing it with a swath of shanty towns
