Amazon
The Amazon is the ______ rainforest in the world
largest
What is deforestation?
The clearing of trees and land
What is a negative effect on the environment due to deforestation?
- loss of habitats and plants and animals
- Increase in CO2
What is pasture?
land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.
What is your teacher's favourite colour?
Blue
What can scientist use plants for in the Amazon?
Medicine
What increases when deforestation occurs?
CO2
The Climate
Where is Mato Grosso located?
(Don't say Amazon)
Brazil
Name an invasive species in QLD
- Cane Toad
- Rabbit
If deforestation has increase by 550,000 ha in 40 years
predict how much will it increase in 25 years
343,750 ha
(550,000 / 40 then x 25)
Name two of the nine countries the Amazon is located in
* Brazil
* Peru
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Bolivia
Guyana
Suriname
French Guiana
How does deforestation impact the Amazon's society?
Increases population
creates jobs
Indigenous tribes could loose their land
What were the proposed strategies of the assessment? (extra points for listing both strategies)
Limiting Human Intervention
Building an eco-tourist resort and educational unit
What is land degredation?
Land degradation means the land is getting damaged or worn out, and it's harder for plants, animals, or people to use it properly.
What is the date of the athletics carnival?
Thursday 25th june
The Amazon is considered the _____ of the world (body part)
Lungs
How does deforestation impact the Amazon's economy?
- creates jobs and therefore income
- deforestation costs money to complete
- less forest = less tourists = less money
How much of the Amazon Rainforest has been deforestated?
Nearly 20%
How long is the amazon river?
The Amazon River is approximately 6,400 kilometers (about 4,000 miles) long, making it one of the longest rivers in the world—often considered the longest or second longest depending on measurements.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
The Amazon Rainforest produces around ___% of the world's oxygen
20%
Name one the five main causes of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
(bonus points if you can name extra)
The main causes are cattle ranching, agriculture (especially soy farming), illegal logging, mining, and building roads or infrastructure.
the Ecuadorian Amazon is now crisscrossed by more than _ _ _ _ km of roads – or 1.5 times the Earth’s radius – built for pipelines, in order to connect more than 3430 oil wells and to provide access to new pristine areas
the Ecuadorian Amazon is now crisscrossed by more than 9500 km of roads – or 1.5 times the Earth’s radius – built for pipelines, in order to connect more than 3430 oil wells and to provide access to new pristine areas
What is a biodiversity hotspot?
A biogeographic region with a high concentration of endemic species (species found nowhere else on Earth) and a significant level of habitat loss
How many hours would it take on a plane to fly from Brisbane to Brazil?
Around 24 to 30 hours