F.5 DSE Geography C6 - Unit 6.4 Causes of deforestation

Deforestation happens in ...

• Indonesia

• Brazil

• Malaysia

• Congo

Which of the following are the reasons for deforestation in tropical rainforests?

• Mining

• Construction of dams

• Plantations

• Cattle ranching

• Commercial logging

Match the following human activities leading to deforestation with the examples of countries.

• Indonesia

• Cattle ranching

• Colombia

• Coffee bean plantations

• Brazil

• Oil Palm Plantations

Both clear-cut and selective logging methods will cause soil erosion, leading to flooding.

• True

• False

Which of the following are the examples of cash crops in tropical rainforests' plantations?

• Coffee beans

• Oil palm

• Soybean

• Cocoa beans

Which of the following descriptions of the human activity shown in the photo are correct?

• It can be seen in Brazil.

• It is because of global huge demand for beef products.

• It is usually operated by small business companies.

• It is one of the reasons causing deforestation in the Amazon.

Which of the following descriptions of this human activity in tropical rainforests are correct?

• This is called 'slash-and-burn'.

• This activity is usually carried out by the native tribes.

• It is sustainable if this activity is not exceeding carrying capacity of land.

• It can be found in Indonesia.

Why is the development of the cattle ranching industry extensive and common in Brazil and other parts of South America?

• Global diet towards meat

• Cheap pastureland available

• More profit-making

• Supported by the local government