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Fight for the Forest
Chico Mendes
Deforestation Statistics
Animals of the Amazon
What Can We Do?
100
The original group that occupied the Amazon.
Who are the Natives?
100
The method Chico Mendes and his union used in attempt to protect the rainforest.
What is nonviolent campaigning and/or protest?
100
The director of Avatar and an avid supporter of protecting the rainforest.
Who is James Cameron?
100
Since THIS FELINE requires large amounts of space in order to thrive, the protection of the rain forest it inhabits is integral to its survival. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies this big cat as "near threatened," with its number decreasing due to habitat loss, persecution and the fragmentation, or splitting up, of its range. They are also hunted for their pelt.
What is a jaguar?
100
The opposite of ignorance. Being ______.
What is "being informed?" (or "being aware?")
200
The main group responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon.
Who are the Cattle Ranchers?
200
The union founded by Chico Mendes.
What is the Rubber Tappers Union?
200
August 2010: Deforestation was down THIS many percent last year.
What is 47% lower?
200
Known for its bold blue colors, the hyacinth _____ is a highly intelligent type of parrot who mates for life and lives in large social groups. Already listed by the IUCN as "endangered," these lovely birds have experienced rapid reduction due to loss of habitat as well as illegal trapping.
What is a macaw?
200
A peaceful method of speaking out against the government.
What is protesting?
300
The group that supports the Natives occupation of the Amazon and the protection of the rainforest.
Who are the Foreign Environmentalists?
300
The negative development in the Amazon that Chico Mendes and his union campaigned AGAINST.
What are forest clearances?
300
March 29, 2011: The two year, annual drought in the Amazon has affected THIS many square miles of rainforest.
What is more than a million square miles?
300
Golden Lion Tamarins are of THIS species. They weigh only about a pound each. Listed as "endangered" by the IUCN, these creatures' natural habitats have been severely fragmented due to deforestation, forcing groups of them to live, isolated, on land areas too small for their needs. Recent conservation efforts have succeeded in increasing their populations, but this work is far from over.
What is the primate species? (or what is a monkey?)
300
A method of campaigning communication that Professor Shaw might foster in the future. HINT: Think written assignments.
What is letter writing to the Brazilian Government?
400
The group responsible for the moderation and mediation of all the other groups within the Amazon.
What is the Brazilian Government?
400
The positive development in the Amazon that Chico Mendes and his union campaigned FOR.
What are sustainable and/or alternative resources?
400
April 17, 2011: A visual method of documenting the extent of deforestation in the Amazon, in it's entirety.
What is a NASA satellite image?
400
Also known as botos, Amazon River ________, once classified by the IUCN as "vulnerable," are now considered "data deficient," as information is limited regarding their numbers and range. Despite living in streams, deforestation threatens these marine dwellers as their habitats are destroyed by dams and polluted by chemicals and metals.
What are dolphins?
400
STARO (acronym) A foundation that works closely with the forest dwellers in hopes of fostering a sustainable environment and overall harmony between the Natives and all of Brazil.
What is the "Save The Amazon Rainforest Organization?" (http://www.staro.org/index.php?id=aboutstaro)
500
The group funding the Cattle Ranchers' deforestation of the Amazon.
What is the World Bank?
500
The man responsible for Chico Mendes's assassination.
Who is Darly Alves?
500
April 29, 2011: A recent motive for increased deforestation in the Amazon.
What is the demand for gold?
500
This animal was rescued from extreme endangerment, having at one time only 30-40 known to exist in the wild.
What is the Amazonian (Ox) Manatee?
500
ACEER (acronym) A foundation that promotes eco-tourism to raise money in attempt to stop deforestation in the rainforest.
What is the "Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research?" (http://www.wcupa.edu/aceer/index.asp)