Deforestation


 * Wikipedia defines deforestation as: Deforestation** is the conversion of [|forested] areas to non-forest land for use such as [|arable land], [|pasture], [|urban] use, logged area, or wasteland. Generally, the removal or destruction of significant areas of forest cover has resulted in a degraded environment with reduced [|biodiversity]. In many countries, massive deforestation is ongoing and is shaping [|climate] and [|geography]. Deforestation results from removal of trees without sufficient [|reforestation], and results in declines in habitat and biodiversity, wood for fuel and industrial use, and quality of life.[|[1]]

Today's Activities View the GoogleEarth .kmz file and complete the activity sheet.
 * 1) Edit the .kmz file I have shared with you to include your research results.
 * 2) Imagine you live or work in one of these areas you have just visited. Create a post card to a friend describing the area and what has happened to it over the years. Be sure to include an appropriate picture with citations. Use PowerPoint to create your card and save it as a .jpg file when you are finished. Once finished, upload your postcard to this site.