An environmental research group compiled data on the direct drivers of primary forest loss in three major tropical rainforest zones between 2015 and 2020, as shown in the table below.
| Tropical Rainforest Region | Primary Driver | Secondary Driver | Tertiary / Minor Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basin (Latin America) | Cattle ranching (72%) | Large-scale commercial agriculture (16%) | Logging & mining (12%) |
| Congo Basin (Central Africa) | Small-scale / shifting cultivation (84%) | Fuelwood & charcoal production (10%) | Commercial forestry & infrastructure (6%) |
| Southeast Asian Rainforests | Oil palm & pulpwood plantations (58%) | Commercial logging (28%) | Urban expansion & mining (14%) |
Identify the primary and secondary drivers of tropical rainforest loss in the Congo Basin (Central Africa).
Oil palm & pulpwood plantations and commercial logging
Cattle ranching and large-scale commercial agriculture
Small-scale / shifting cultivation and fuelwood & charcoal production
Fuelwood & charcoal production and commercial forestry & infrastructure
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.