Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation is one of the major global issues of the contemporary world. Humans and animals depend on trees for the production of oxygen so that they can breathe, yet universally, world annual deforestation is estimated at 13.7 million hectares a year. The annihilation of such immense quantities of forestland will have devastating consequences in the future, especially considering that fewer trees will result in a smaller intake of carbon dioxide, adding more emissions to the greenhouse effect…

The tropical rainforest climate is very diverse and interesting. The combination of the climate, vegetation, animals, and uses that the tropical rainforest provides is extensive. One day I will visit one of the few locations of the tropical rainforest, but first I need to know some basic information; where the tropical rainforest is located, the climate and weather, vegetation, animal life, production and people, and impact on the biome. This biome is located on the equator but doesn’t restrict…

caused a loss of indigenous tribe’s culture and their people. Currently, Forests in Brazil are being cut down. The Kawahiva in Rio Pardo, Brazil are currently becoming history. The Kawahiva’s lifestyle consists of constantly moving within the Amazon Rainforest and using natural resources to function daily. With their lack of resources due to government and illegal logger the Kawahiva are becoming more afraid for their chance of survival. The Kawahiva’s chance of survival are not in their…

to the brink of extinction, due to Amazon Deforestation. “Forests are complex ecosystems that affect almost every species on the planet. When they are degraded, it can set off a devastating chain of events both locally and around the world.” (Bradford) By deforesting the amazon, many animals are losing their homes and food sources. 240,000 miles of Amazon Rainforests are taken down each year for human supplies. Many animals and different species live in the Amazon forests. Most times, when they…

Their story is shared with thousands of other species within Indonesia and other places that are undergoing massive of amounts of deforestation such as Brazil. The Amazon rainforest is an extremely famous worldwide. With 60% of its wonders lying in Brazil, the nation is worried for its health after logging rates are on the rise again for construction, farming and other purposes. The Orangutan is crucial for the health of…

practice of routine clear-cutting making new land available for farming purpose. Many countries have undertaken afforestation or reforestation projects to reverse the effects of deforestation, or to increase available timber. The deforestation of the Amazon remains a serious and widespread issue. Although the rate of destruction has declined somewhat, this remains a major global problem. The causes of deforestation are many: logging (legal and illegal), forest fires, construction all play a…

They have dry regions in the northern part of Latin America such as deserts in Mexico. There are wet regions like the Amazon Rain Forest in Brazil. ”The Amazon River is the life force of the equally large Amazon rain forest, which makes up about half of the rain forest of the entire planet. This tropical biome has as many as 100 different tree species on a single acre.” “Access to the sea within a country, not just…

the Tropic of Capricorn run through the country of Brazil making Brazil in the northern, southern, and western hemispheres. Brazil has a humid tropical and subtropical climate. The country is very hot and dry considering it’s on the equator. The Amazon River flows right through Brazil and happens to be the most biological diverse place in the world. The Brazilian Highlands covers mostly the eastern and southern Brazil. Brazil also has a lot of wetlands. The southern Atlantic Ocean covers the…

Brazil is one of the most urbanised countries in the world and is populated with 207 million people. The tourist wonder of the world is known for its beautiful mountains and love for soccer however the country is home to one of the poorest places in the world. Favelas, as locals call them, are huge slum areas located in Brazil. Home to 11 million people around the country, there are over 1600 Favelas just in Sao Paulo and these Favelas are only expanding. What are some size and characteristics…

Questions like “Should the Brazilian government make an effort to replant trees that have been cut down or instead focus their efforts on preserving what is left?” were omitted in favor of questions similar to “How important is the biodiversity in the Amazon?” Even though we knew that the goal was to grasp the issue of deforestation, we still kept reverting back to talking about how deforestation can be stopped. I believe that more experience with conversations that are oriented solely towards…