Brazilian Rainforest Article Discussion

Answer each question in its entirety and get every point.

Don’t copy the answer directly from readings and lectures. Use your own expression.

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Question 1

What are a few things mentioned in the reading that make rainforests “special”?

Question 2

How and why have rainforests been important to indigenous people throughout history?

Question 3

List and describe 3 reasons mentioned in the reading that have contributed to the deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest during the past several decades

Question 4

What are 2 “recent” efforts that have been mobilized in an attempt to slow or stop deforestation of the rainforest and return it to its “natural” state? Please describe using information from the reading.