Year 9 impacts of deforestation in amazon rainforest (12 questions)

Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

• Logging
• Agriculture
• Mining
• Tourism

What is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Mining for gold and other minerals
• Illegal logging for timber
• Construction of new roads and infrastructure
• Clearing land for cattle ranching

Explain how deforestation contributes to soil erosion in the Amazon.

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Describe how the loss of habitat due to deforestation affects the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest.

(a)  

How does deforestation in the Amazon contribute to climate change?

• Trees absorb carbon dioxide. When they are cut down, this carbon is released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
• Deforestation has no impact on climate change.
• Deforestation increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, leading to global warming.
• Deforestation leads to increased rainfall, which contributes to global warming.

Explain how deforestation can negatively impact the livelihoods of indigenous communities in the Amazon.

(a)  

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service provided by the Amazon rainforest?

• Regulation of rainfall patterns
• Increased soil erosion
• Contribution to climate change
• Loss of biodiversity

Describe one potential solution to address the issue of deforestation in the Amazon.

(a)  

What is the role of the Amazon rainforest in global climate regulation?

• It increases global temperatures by absorbing sunlight.
• It releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change.
• It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.
• It has no significant impact on global climate regulation.

Discuss the potential consequences of continued deforestation in the Amazon on the global supply of oxygen.

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