Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest
Not what you're looking for?
What are the issues or potential problems in reference to deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
What are the environmental implications of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
Can the area be conserved through wise use or should segments be preserved without any use?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution offers a brief look at the cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest, issues/potential problems caused by deforestation, environmental implications of deforestation, and how best to proceed with preservation efforts. It also includes helpful links to consult for further information.
Solution Preview
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest presents a variety of problems and implications. Understanding the cause of deforestation provides the first step in effective management. Much of the clearing has occurred due to agricultural business. Farms are attempting to increase in order to meet market demand for beef and soy. The increased production of these items positively impact the local economy. However, the rapid deforestation ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Vision and Oculomotor Control
This quiz will test the student's knowledge of the neural underpinnings of the visual system and its central pathways.
Creating a Birth Plan
Preparing for a birth and want to make sure that you're including all the right information? Use this quiz to get on the right track and check your birth plan knowledge!
Basic Immunology Quiz
Intro to immuno quiz. Covers the basics of immunology and recognition of foreign substances by the body.
The Transfer of Energy in an Ecosystem
This quiz will assess your knowledge of how energy is transferred in an ecosystem and the different levels of trophic organization.
How Much Do You Know About Genetic Inheritance?
Most of us studied the basics of dominant and recessive genes at some point. However, genetics are much more complicated than this. How far beyond the basics does your knowledge go?