5.1 - Deforestation and Its Causes
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What does deforestation mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the main activity discussed.
Name one cause of deforestation.
💡 Hint: What human activity requires space?
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What is deforestation?
💡 Hint: Think about what activities lead to forest loss.
True or False: Deforestation has no effect on weather patterns.
💡 Hint: Consider the role trees play in the environment.
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Debate the pros and cons of using forest land for agriculture versus preserving it for biodiversity. What factors need to be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about what is more important for survival, food supply or ecosystem health?
Evaluate the methods that could mitigate the effects of deforestation.
💡 Hint: What do you think can be done to replace or preserve what is lost?
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