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Which of the following is likely to be a consequence of the burning of large areas of tropical rain forest to make way for croplands? a. a sustained increase in the economic well-being of the residents in the area b. an increase in the population of large game animals c. an increase in biodiversity d. an increase in atmospheric $\mathrm{CO}_2$

Name: Problem 14, Chapter 24: Human Biology. Concepts and Current Issues
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   Which of the following is likely to be a consequence of the burning of large areas of tropical rain forest to make way for croplands?
a. a sustained increase in the economic well-being of the residents in the area
b. an increase in the population of large game animals
c. an increase in biodiversity
d. an increase in atmospheric $\mathrm{CO}_2$

Human Biology. Concepts and Current Issues

Johnson M. 6th Edition

Chapter 24, Problem 14

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Which of the following is likely to be a consequence of the burning of large areas of tropical rain forest to make way for croplands? a. a sustained increase in the economic well-being of the residents in the area b. an increase in the population of large game animals c. an increase in biodiversity d. an increase in atmospheric $\mathrm{CO}_2$

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Key Concepts

Deforestation

Deforestation involves the large-scale removal of forest cover, usually to make way for agriculture, urban development, or other land uses. This process not only eliminates trees that act as carbon sinks, but it also disrupts entire ecosystems by destroying habitats and reducing biodiversity.

Biomass Burning and Carbon Emissions

When forests are burned, the carbon stored in trees and vegetation is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. This release disrupts the natural carbon cycle by increasing atmospheric CO2 levels, which contributes to the greenhouse effect and ultimately climate change.

Land Use Change

Changing land from dense tropical rainforest to cropland is a significant form of land use change that alters ecosystem structure and function. This conversion can lead to reduced biodiversity and changes in local environmental conditions, such as soil quality and hydrological cycles.

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