History
Who is cutting down the trees?
Human population
What is deforestation
A action of clearing a large area either woods or forests
How many acres of woods and forests have been lost in the United States since 1760?
300
Where does the most deforestation occur?
Tropical forests
What is the name reasoning behind deforestation?
Agriculture
When did deforestation start?
1492
What is extinction?
It is the biggest loss to occur through deforestation
How many hectares does the United States lose each year?
10 million
What continent has the most deforestation?
Antartica
What is the least leading cause for deforestation?
Climate change
What was the Mesolithic era?
The era with the first recorded deforestation
What is overpopulation?
Too many people living in one area
How many trees are planted each year?
1.9 billion
The country with the most trees cut down is?
Brazil or islands
What is the positive of deforestation?
Creating houses, office buildings, and factories
What country passed the Deforestation Zero Act?
Paraguay
What does DNR stand for?
Department of natural rescources
Between 2010 and 2020 how much have U.S. forests grown?
0.03%
The country with the least amount of deforestation?
United States and China
What is a negative to deforestation?
Animals are losing homes and their food
In 2020 more than 100 countries pledged for deforestation to end by?
2030
What is recycling?
A great way to help trees from being cut down
How much money did banks use to finance companies linked to deforestation?
119 billion dollars
Who is at fault for almost half of deforestation?
Brazil and Indonesia
What caused companies to want to get rid of deforestation?
Habitat loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and social conflict