What types of development have been responsible for deforestation in the Amazon Basin?


Development of the Amazon region involves exploitation of iron ore and other minerals, resettlement of "excess" populations from Brazil's crowded southeast, farming and ranching, timber exploitation, and hydroelectric development.

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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In which part of Israel has some land been returned to Palestinian control, but new Israeli settlements have also been allowed?

A) Sinai Peninsula B) Gaza Strip C) the West Bank D) Bethlehem E) the Dead Sea

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The removal of mangrove forests in coastal areas has resulted in ____.

A. more beaches along which water can collect B. less seawater being held near the shore C. increased flooding D. a reduction in storm surges E. a reduction in mangrove related deaths

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Given that the bond energy of N2 is 946 kJ/mole, the bond energy of O2 is 498 kJ/mole and the NO bond energy is 631 kJ/mole, how much energy is required to react 1 mole of nitrogen molecules according to the following reaction? N2 + O2 ? 2 NO

A) 182 kJ B) -182 kJ C) 813 kJ D) -813 kJ E) 2075 kJ

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