Deforestation issues in Amazonia
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How much of the Amazonian forest has been destroyed?
20%
Why have there been accelerating rates of deforestation?
Cattle ranching, agriculture, soy beans and illegal logging
In forest environments, how much of intercepted water is returned to the atmosphere?
75%
How much intercepted water is returned to atmosphere when the forest is cleared?
25%
Drier climate can lead to what?
Desiccation
What can leads to droughts in Amazonia?
ENSO
What does ENSO lead to?
El Nino-Southern Oscillation
What happens as more water runs off into the Amazon drainage system?
Risk of flooding, mudslides and aquifer depletion
Why does aquifer depletion occur?
Less water infiltrates to recharge them
What increases leeching and soil erosion?
Overland flow