DEFORESTATIONS IN THE TROPICAL RAINFORESTS

What is one of the main reasons for deforestation in tropical rainforests?

• To make space for cattle ranches and agricultural farms

• To increase tourism

• To build urban cities

• To create national parks

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation mentioned in the passage?

• Increase in global warming

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Increase in biodiversity

• Improvement in air quality

What has happened to the Orangutan population in Borneo since the 1970s?

• It has decreased by an estimated 150,000

• It has increased significantly

• It has remained stable

• It has become extinct

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as being endangered due to deforestation?

• Elephants

• Mountain Gorillas

• Jaguars

• Tigers

What is one of the disadvantages of deforestation mentioned in the passage?

• The soil becomes unsuitable for many types of commercial fruit and vegetables

• The increase in tourism

• The creation of more national parks

• The improvement of local climates

The term deforestation means __________________________________________.

Rainforests are cleared for a number of different reasons. What is the MAIN reason?