DEFORESTATION
Candidates: Rutilio Yama
Asha Ozaeta
Keyanna Cansino
Ronelle Edwards
Subject: Human & Social Biology
Teacher: Ms. Michelle Massiah
School: Edward P. Yorke High School
Territory: Belize
Table of Contents
1. Introduction………………………………
2. Methodology…………………………….
3. Objectives……………………………….
4. Instrument……………………………….
5. Presentation of Data……………………
6. Table/ Graph/Drawings…………………
7. Analysis & Interpretation of Data………
8. Conclusion……………………………….
9. Recommendations………………………
10. Reflection………………………………...
11. Bibliography………………………………
12. Appendices………………………………
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Introduction
The researchers made a deliberate decision to center their investigation on the pressing issue of
deforestation, a matter that poses a serious threat to both humans and wildlife alike. The act of
deforestation entails the removal of a substantial number of trees within a given region, causing a
loss of habitats for the forest-dwelling animal population. The researchers' objective is to
thoroughly explore the effects of deforestation on these creatures and uncover potential solutions
to mitigate the amount of deforestation taking place.
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Methodology
For our Human and Social Biology Student Based Assessment we will be conducting research
and will use a pie chart and table to demonstrate the results of the research done.
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Objectives
I. To investigate the cause and effects of deforestation.
II. To investigate how it affects society.
III. To investigate how it impacts wildlife.
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Instrument
To research information about deforestation, we would need to gather data from reliable sources
such as scientific journals, environmental reports, news articles, and government websites. We
could also consult with experts in the field of environmental science, geography, and ecology to
gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of deforestation. It is important to
ensure that all sources are credible, unbiased, and up-to-date to obtain accurate information.
Additionally, we could use online tools and databases to visualize and analyze data related to
deforestation, such as satellite imagery and GIS mapping systems. Conducting thorough research
is crucial to developing effective solutions to prevent and mitigate the impacts of deforestation.
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Presentation of Data
Deforestation is when humans remove or thin forests for lumber or to use the land where the
trees stood for crops, grazing, extraction (mining, oil, or gas), or development as the population
increases and people migrate. Some main causes of deforestation are Industrial Agriculture,
Timber Logging, Mining, Expansion and Infrastructure, and Climate Change. If forests are
cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses. Forest loss
and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming. There's simply no way we can fight
the climate crisis if we don't stop deforestation. Destroying forests alters weather patterns,
destroys habitats, and negatively affects rural communities, leading to food insecurity and
causing irreversible damage to entire ecosystems. Deforestation is a major cause of climate
change, and it has social impacts as well. One such impact is that the loss of trees deprives many
people in developing nations of meeting their basic needs for food, water, shelter, and clothing.
Deforestation is a major cause of climate change, and it has social impacts as well. One such
impact is that the loss of trees deprives many people in developing nations of meeting their basic
needs for food, water, shelter, and clothing. Deforestation can lead to a direct loss of wildlife
habitat, with the removal of trees and other types of vegetation reducing the available food,
shelter, and breeding habitat for animals.
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Pie Chart
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