There are a number of reasons why deforestation (tree loss) is taking place in different global regions.

Study Figure 3 in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the main causes of deforestation in USA and Canada.

1.2. Name the global region where shifting agriculture was the main cause of deforestation.

1.3. Permanent deforestation to obtain resources was the cause of 56% of Latin America’s total tree loss.

Calculate the area (Mha) of tree loss due to permanent deforestation in Latin America.

Write your answer to one decimal point.

You must show your working in the space below

.............................................................. Mha

1.4. Explain why deforestation could lead to soil erosion and reduced biodiversity.

Soil erosion

Reduced biodiversity