Chapter 53, Problem 12PIAT

Summary Introduction

To review:

The correctness and incorrectness of the given four statements, when parts of the Amazonian forest are clear-cut:

(a) “Nutrient export is likely to decline.”

(b) “Atmospheric CO₂ is likely to decline.”

(c) “Soil moisture is likely to decline.”

(d) “Species diversity is likely to decline.”

Introduction:

Amazonian forests are highly productive and at the same time are highly fragile. These forests are facing a threat of extinction from the anthropogenic activities and global warming.