4.3.2 - Threats
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What is glacial melt?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to ice in warmer weather.
Define deforestation.
💡 Hint: What does cutting down trees impact?
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What is one effect of glacial melt?
💡 Hint: Think about the immediate effects of melting ice.
True or False: Deforestation does not impact humans.
💡 Hint: Consider the goods and services forests provide to people.
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Discuss how the impact of glacial melt might vary in urban vs. rural communities in Asia.
💡 Hint: Consider the reliance of cities on water versus agricultural needs in rural settings.
Propose a comprehensive strategy for reducing deforestation's impact in the Himalayas.
💡 Hint: Think about both ecological and community factors.
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