What are the consequences of deforestation in the tropical rainforests?

What’s the story?

What the???

Kidding?

So?

Look closely at this picture. What does it show? What do you think is happening here?

Recap: Tropical Rainforests Location – equatorial regions Rich in biodiversity – 90% of world’s plant and animal species found here Climate – no distinct seasons, hot and humid throughout the year – temperatures mainly between 26°c -28°c and up to 1800 mm of rainfall per year

Why does deforestation cause so much damage?

Task: Environmental impacts Complete the worksheet “why is deforestation such a big problem?”

Consequences TASK – a table? Read p237 of the Wider World and/or your textbook ( )– plus the documentaries.. highlight the impacts of deforestation and categorise them as: (+ or -?) 3 from each category Social consequences Economic consequences

Case study Oriente in Equador..

Exam question Exam question on tropical rainforests (9 mark) Choose a fragile environment you have studied which has been damaged by resource exploitation. Explain at least 3 effects of the damage on the fragile environment and evaluate the severity of these effects. Plan now Complete for HWK