Amazon Flashcards

(7 cards)

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Where is the amazon

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spans over 5.5 million km2 over 9 countries

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2
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How many tonnes of carbon does the amazon hold

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100 billion tonnes of carbon- acts as planet’s largest carbon sink

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3
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What is an example of a conservation scheme

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The central Amazon conservation complex(CACC) covers 6 million hectares and is one of the world’s largest protected areas

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4
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How have different presidents responded to deforestation.

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  • 2019-2022, Bolsonaro, deforestation rates increased by over 50%.
    -2023, Lula de Silva shows new commitment
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5
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What did the paris agreement say

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restore 12 million hectares of forest by 2030. Goes along with the amazon reforestation project which seeks to plant 73 million trees across 30,000 hectares by 2023.

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Which project helps agroforestry

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The RECA project in Brazil- encourages farmers to adopt agroforestry systems integrating native species like cocoa and acai.

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7
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What are some examples of international cooperation

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  • the amazon fund- financed by Norway and Germany have provided billions of dollars to help Brazil invest in mitigation schemes.
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