L O How is human activity affecting Brazil

L. O. How is human activity affecting Brazil?

What is the main economy in Brazil? What impact do you think agriculture is having in Brazil? Can you think of any problems it might cause?

https: //www. bbc. co. uk/programmes/p 003 vpd 7 The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Over 3 million species live in the forest. There are over 80, 000 species of plants. Many of these have medicinal properties (they can be used to make important medicines).

https: //vimeo. com/4132707 Deforestation It is estimated that 20, 000 square miles of the Amazon is being destroyed every year. That’s an area bigger than Wales! Scientists and conservationists believe that about 17% of the Amazon has already been destroyed!

The Amazon is home to many indigenous tribes, some of whom have never been contacted by the outside world. They have lived in harmony with the forest for thousands of years. The rainforest is valuable to them as it provides them with food, resources to build their homes, and medicines when they are sick. https: //www. survivalinternational. org/awa The Awa Tribe https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=s. LEr. Pqq. CC 54 Uncontacted tribe

However, logging and agriculture provides many jobs for people in Brazil. It is thought about 204, 000 people are employed by the timber industry alone. The fruit, vegetables and beef produced by the farms also feeds many people in Brazil and around the world.

Stick the worksheet into your book. Cut out the statements and stick them into the table. Do they describe positive or negative impacts of deforestation?

What would they say about deforestation? A Cattle Rancher A logging worker A member of an indigenous tribe A conservationist

Complete the worksheet – In the speech bubbles write arguments for or against deforestation. What would these people say? Think about…. . s b o J Anim habi als and tats ng i t r o Supp mily fa r u o y The econom y e m o h Your lture u and c Global warming

Plenary What do you think?