Environment
When will the current temperature increase by and average of 1.4 Degree C due to the deforestation in the amazon
The average temperature of the world will increase by 1.4 C in 2050 due to the deforestation in the amazon
How does deforestation affect tourism in Brazil?
If deforestation destroys the rainforest, it will simultaneously destroy the tourist attractions in it. This will lead to a decrease in income provided by the tourists.
What is the current rate deforestation in the amazon right now
27%
How many people live in the Amazon Rainforest?
Around 33 million
What does deforestation refer to?
Loss of trees in a forest.
What is the current percentage of the amazon Forest need to keep the water cycle going
The water cycle need atleast 80% of the current Amazon Forest to continue
What are the negative impacts of deforestation on the economy?
- Worsening soy and maize production
- Will deteriorate the farms with crops being grown
When was the UN Climate Summit that vowed to stop deforestation by 2030?
It was held in 2021.
How many Amazon reserves are there?
What is 422
What does deforestation put in the air?
It leaves carbon dioxide and dust.
How much Co2 does the Amazon Rainforest absorb/store?
1/4 of the entire earth
What are the positive impacts of deforestation on the economy?
It increases the production of wood and the country gets more money from it. Wood becomes more available to people.
How much money has the UN committed to reducing deforestation in the Amazon?
$7.2 billion.
What are some ways Indigenous peoples are affected by deforestation?
- Diseases
- Damaged habitats
- Water contamination
- Loss of food
What is a positive effect of deforestation on the environment?
It can mean the conversion of land to productive land for agricultural use.
What are some enviormental effect of deforestation (100 points for each)
-Loss of biodiversty
-Droughts and Wildfires
-Disruption of the water cycle
-Rainforest fragmentation
How does deforestation affect rainfall patterns in the Amazon rainforest?
The amount of carbon changes and the energy cycle changes.
How many countries signed the pledge to end deforestation by 2030
141 countries (including Brazil)
What is a dangerous way some Indigenous people fight against illegal loggers
By burning down logger camps
What can be a substantial long-term effect on a rainforest when it gets too arid and dried up?
It can become a desert.
Why is the water cycle affected by the deforstation
Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest decreases the amount of water flow in the Amazon Rainforest. This happens as the deforestation interrupts the water cycle by decreasing the amount of precipitation which changes the flow of rivers.
How much has deforestation affected the Gross Domestic Product of Brazil?
1.1 percent
Why did deforestation increase under former Brazilian president Jair Bolsnaro?
He did not take any action to reduce or try to stop deforestation.
Why do people cause deforestation?
Many farmers cut down trees to help their families survive and provide resources.
What is the Albedo effect?
Light-coloured surfaces return a large part of the sun's rays back to the atmosphere.