Threats to the rainforest 0.0 / 5 ? Environmental Science/StudiesThe Living EnvironmentASAQA Created by: Violet_DanielsCreated on: 12-04-15 20:05 Why is fuel wood a threat to the rainforest? The use of wood is unsustainable as trees are not replanted 1 of 5 Why is agriculture a threat to the rainforest? Population growth means more demand for food resources -> more clearing of forest land 2 of 5 Why is global climate change a threat? Higher temperatures creates a better ability for the air to hold water which means less rainfall 3 of 5 Why is mineral extraction a threat to the rainforest? Large areas of forest are cleared to extract the minerals 4 of 5 What is an example of mineral extraction in a rainforest? Iron and aluminium in the Amazon rainforest 5 of 5
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