Look at the following pictures. What is the word for the effects in the pictures?
This is an issue that is becoming very talked about around the world. People are destroying the forest for human needs.
Watch this time lapsed video showing the quick speed that the forests are becoming destroyed.
- What do you think about this video? Is it surprising?
- Do you find any problems with people destroying the forests for farming?
- What other reasons are people cutting down forests in the world?
The following video may show a different reason for the destruction of forests. Watch and listen for the different effects that are caused by these actions.
Discuss in your group the following questions:
- What was the cause of deforestation in these communities?
- What were the negative effects that this had?
- What ways can these people make a living?
- Where did this video take place?
- What do you believe are some of the other causes to deforestation?
- Does deforestation occur in your country? What are the causes?
Exercise
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