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Question 36

Large areas of forested land across the globe are cleared every year, causing significant ecological consequences.

a.

Suggest two economic or human activities that drive the clearance of these forests.

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b.

Explain how cutting down large areas of forest changes the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.

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c.

Describe how deforestation impacts the structure and fertility of the soil.

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d.

Suggest two conservation strategies that countries can use to reduce the overall impact of forest loss.

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