Causes of Deforestation

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Why is hydroelectric power popular in deforested land?
Reservoirs
Why is farming a cause of deforestation?
Commercial (palm oil) and subsistence (slash & burn)
What is logging in deforestation?
Clearing forests for commercial purposes.
What minerals can be found in the rainforest? 
Gold, diamonds, bauxite, iron ore.
What is the transamazon highway? 
A road that has access into the Amazon Rainforest
Why is settlements a cause of deforestation? 
People are encouraged by government to move to rural areas from cities

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