FORESTRY
FOREST PRODUCTS
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Question
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Which economic activity is NOT responsible for the deforestation of the amazon rain-forest?
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Agriculture
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Replanting trees
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Mining
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Clear cutting
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The act of clearing forest for animal agriculture, logging, mining, infrastructure or urban development has caused the Amazon rainforest to emit more carbon dioxide than it absorbs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Men have occupations like fishing and hunting, while it’s the women who take care of the crops and fields. The land being near the Amazon river is very fertile which makes it a good for farming. People here generally grow crops like Pineapple, Tapioca, Sweet Potato, Cassava (manioc), Coffee, maize, and cocoa.
Detailed explanation-3: -Planting trees is not a cause of deforestation.
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