Worksheets10.1.6 Causes of Deforestation in the Amazon
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Define Deforestation
the growing of crops on the rooftop
the cutting down and removal of all or most of the trees in a forested area.
the setting up of factories in an urban area
the sending of money home after working overseas
What is the main cause of deforestation in Brazil?
soy farming and cattle ranching
palm oil
soy farming
pulp plantation and soy
Illegal logging results in
soil erosion
reduction in carbon sink
flooding
truancy
Which of the following is not a reason for deforestation in tropical rainforests?
Logging
Road building
Tourism
Commercial farming
What are the impacts of deforestation? (Choose all that apply)
Soil erosion
Loss of biodiversity
Contribution to climate change
Loss of jobs
Subsistence farming involves growing crops...
to sell
for yourself and your family
Commercial agriculture involves growing crops and rearing animals...
to sell.
for your own use.
What percentage of deforestation is caused by cattle ranching in the Amazon rainforest?
10-15%
30-35%
55-75%
65-70%
How do roads lead to further deforestation?
Provide access for mining machinery
Provide access to new areas for farmers
Provide access for settlement
Allow more rural-urban migration
Select the disadvantages of hydro-electric power development in rainforest areas.
Provides cheap, low-carbon electricity.
Floods large areas of forest.
Dams silt up due to high levels of soil erosion.
High rainfall provides ideal conditions.
