Chapter 1 Lesson 3
Rain Forests: dense
evergreen forest in a tropical area with an annual rainfall of at least 110 to
140 inches.
- Today the rain forest are in danger.
- Issues like the fate of the rainforests have faced
people throughout the ages.
- Decisions of the past have affected our lives and
decisions made today will affect people for ages to come.
Deforestation: the
process of clearing away trees or forests.
·
People
cut down trees for lumber.
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They use
land for grazing animals, growing crops, or building settlements.
- In ancient Rome, deforestation caused flooding.
- Deforestation is a global problem.
- Deforestation of the rain forest is a problem we
face today.
- Effects of deforestation:
·
Rare
plant and animal species that rely on the unique habitats found in rain forests
become extinct.
·
When
logging operations clear vast areas, topsoil is washed away, so nothing will
grow.
·
The slash
and burn method pollutes the air and may contribute to the “green house
effect,” the gradual warming of the earth’s atmosphere.
·
The
livelihoods of native people, such as those who extract material from rubber are
destroyed.
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When the
roots of tree and plants that sock up water are removed, flooding can result.
- Learning from past examples can help us solve the
problems of today.
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Understanding the history of other cultures can help us solve problems in
today’s multicultural world.