tropical deforestation in the Amazon

Running head : TROPICAL DEFORESTATION

Tropical Deforestation in the Amazon

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Abstract

Amazon forest is on the path of faster destruction than it was previously thought . Apart from its unsurpassed , unique and natural resources , this forest is home to thousands of species . All of these will be lost if quick conservation measures are not taken . The forest plays a vital role by acting as a carbon sink ' which absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere . It also provides a rich supply of oxygen for

animal life . This paper looks at the factors contributing to the destruction of the Amazon forest like farming and human settlement and their associated effects . In its conclusion it lays emphasis on the need for urgent conservative measures

Tropical Deforestation in the Amazon

Introduction

There is an urgent need to conserve the Amazon forest . It is important to examine the causes of deforestation and the possible consequences For instance , many years ago computer models that described the effects of forests on regional climate started to indicate that Amazon rain forest was on the brink of faster disappearance than previously observed . The forest with its unique species and natural resources could be lost due to human actions such as farming and settlement . The life of the rain forests is total dependent on the large amount of perennial precipitation . Much of the moisture gained from rain in the forest is lost through transpiration (Science News , 2001

In the rain forests like the Amazon , transpiration has significant...