Question

In order to expand agriculture and stimulate a sagging economy, the Brazilian government eased environmental laws which allowed large tracts of rainforest to be cut down or burned. In three to five sentences, construct a potential chain of consequences for what can happen as a result of this kind of deforestation. The chain does not have to be linear (i.e., five steps in a row), but can have several branches, one for each different potential consequence. Your chain should include at least four steps, including the original event.(4 points)

put it as a 6th grader

Answer 1

1. The Brazilian government eased environmental laws, allowing large areas of rainforest to be cut down.
2. With more land available for agriculture, farmers clear the forest to make room for crops and livestock.
3. As the rainforest is destroyed, many plants and animals lose their homes, leading to a decrease in biodiversity.
4. Without the rainforest to help regulate the climate, the region may experience more extreme weather events like flooding or droughts.
5. Additionally, the loss of trees contributes to climate change as carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, leading to further environmental impacts worldwide.