Lesson 1 Chapter 6: Environmental Issues - Deforestation Overview

Soil erosion

Loss of biodiversity by removing plants, insects, and animals

Loss of culture for indigenous communities

<p>Increased release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop or lessen deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urban Construction, Agriculture, Grazing Land, Fuel, Commercial Purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Negative effects on the environment and economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To use the lumber for building materials, furniture, and paper products</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can disrupt their way of life and lead to loss of resources and cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selective logging, reforestation, agroforestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cattle Ranches</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large Scale Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Home to largest collection of living plant and animal species</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use both sides of paper, recycle paper products, use pencils until stubs, encourage sustainable wood products</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be responsible for the planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trees act as filters of carbon dioxide, provide habitats and shelters for millions of species, and are important for the climate of the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deforestation, Acid Rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forests are known as habitats and shelters for millions of species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers