VOICED : Cattle ranching the biggest threat

The video discusses the significant impact of cattle ranching on deforestation in Brazil, particularly in the municipality of São Félix do Xingu. It highlights the low productivity of cattle ranching and the efforts made by ranchers to improve land management and productivity. The video also emphasizes the importance of environmental considerations, such as maintaining shade trees for cattle, and the need for Brazil to address market demands for environmentally responsible practices. The overarching theme is the challenge of balancing cattle ranching with environmental sustainability to mitigate climate change.

What is the primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest according to the video?

• Logging

• Mining

• Urban development

• Cattle ranching

What was the initial productivity level of the land managed by Laser Suarez de Castro?

• Four cows per hectare

• One cow per hectare

• Two cows per hectare

• Three cows per hectare

How did Laser Suarez de Castro improve the productivity of his cattle ranch?

• By increasing the number of cattle

• By rotating cattle and maintaining trees for shade

• By using chemical fertilizers

• By expanding the ranch area

What is Brazil's position in the global beef export market?

• Largest exporter

• Third largest exporter

• Second largest exporter

• Fourth largest exporter

What environmental impact is associated with raising livestock, as mentioned in the video?

• Increased air pollution

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreased soil fertility

• Increased water pollution