Practice Why Deforestation? (4.1) - Forest Society and Colonialism

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Question 1.
What is deforestation?
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Think about what happens when trees are cut for other uses.
Question 2.
Name one cause of deforestation during colonial times.
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Consider what colonizers wanted to grow.
3Question 3.
What is deforestation?
- Clearing forests
- Planting trees
- None of the above
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It's the opposite of afforestation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Deforestation has increased biodiversity.
- True
- False
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Think about how many species depend on forests.
Question 5.
How can we mitigate the effects of deforestation in modern contexts, considering both communities and ecosystems?
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Think about solutions that help both nature and people.
Question 6.
Discuss how historical patterns of deforestation can inform current environmental policies.
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Reflect on lessons learned from colonial practices.

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