There are different causes of forest cover loss in different regions of the world.
Study the table below, which shows the primary and secondary drivers of forest cover loss across five major global regions.
| Global Region | Major Drivers (percentage of loss) | Minor Drivers (percentage of loss) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | Wildfire (45%), Forestry (40%) | Urbanisation (10%), Agriculture (5%) |
| Latin America | Commodity-driven deforestation (65%), Shifting agriculture (20%) | Wildfire (10%), Forestry (5%) |
| Southeast Asia | Commodity-driven deforestation (60%), Forestry (25%) | Urbanisation (10%), Wildfire (5%) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Shifting agriculture (80%), Commodity-driven deforestation (10%) | Forestry (8%), Wildfire (2%) |
| Northern Eurasia | Wildfire (60%), Forestry (30%) | Urbanisation (7%), Agriculture (3%) |
Identify the two major drivers of forest cover loss in Southeast Asia.
Commodity-driven deforestation and forestry
Shifting agriculture and wildfire
Urbanisation and forestry
Wildfire and commodity-driven deforestation
53 exam-style questions on Edexcel A GCSE Geography Tropical rainforests. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.