sarahisme1123
sarahisme1123
07.04.2021 • 
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For this assignment, you will conduct research and evaluate how various roads that have been built in rainforests impact people and the Earth. Based on your research and evaluation, you will write a position paper expressing whether you are for or against the building of roads in rainforests. Even if you live far away from rainforests, these ecosystems are important to you—and to the entire planet. They are important to the well-being of our planet. Because rainforests are so large, their trees produce a lot of oxygen that ensures the survival of many species. They also take in huge amounts of carbon dioxide, which can reduce or maintain levels of global warming. Rainforests provide a home for many unique plants and animals. Additionally, the rainfall that rainforest receive helps maintain the water cycle for the entire planet. Rainforests are also a source for medicine and foods—the products of the rainforest sustain the people who live there. They are a great place to visit, too! So how might building roads in these crucial ecosystems affect the rainforests—and beyond? Search the Internet for resources about rainforests and the impact of building roads in these ecosystems. Also i. Food and products that come from the rainforest ii. Effect of transportation on peoples who live in the rainforest as well as the effect of transportation on tourism
iii. Effect of deforestation on rainforests and on the entire planet

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