Explaining the motives and effects of large-scale deforestation

Explain, synthesise and analyse information

• Referring to figure above, compare the differences between a healthy rainforest ecosystem and one where trees have been removed and the ecosystem eliminated.
• Write two extended paragraphs to explain these differences by using the key points listed in your sentences.
• In a third paragraph, attempt to generalise how these changes might impact on the future of a local anthropogenic biomes, such as a forest park.
• Choose ONE of these reasons for deforestation mentioned in the information box about deforestation in Brazil, Indonesia and Borneo, and investigate it further. Complete a comparison table to show advantages and disadvantages by inserting recent data or events associated with the activity.