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Rain forests occupy land, and we human beings have lots of other uses for land, such as farming, cattle ranching, and housing.

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Q: Why are rain forests being destroyed?
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In what ways is the rain-forests being destroyed?

The rain forest is being destroyed by destruction.


Why does Russia have no rain forests?

because of the volcanos they destroyed everythink


Why are the rain forests in danger?

The rain forests are in danger because they are being cut down and turned into farm or grazing land. And not only are they being destroyed, the environment is being changed so the forests cannot even recover. Ans. The rain forest is in danger because of man's illegal logging and also because of forest fires. Much of the tress are being cut down every day, but only few are being planted for replacement.


What is the main reason rain forests are being cut down?

The rain forests are being cut to use the land for farming.


What percent of biodiversity on land will be lost if all rain forests are destroyed?

70


How many medicines are being destroyed in the rainforest?

Most medicines are synthesised nowadays. The destruction of the rain forests will have no noticeable impact on our ability to produce medicines.


What area is being destroyed by acid rain in Europe?

The Black Forest in Germany is one of the areas in Europe that has been affected by acid rain, leading to damage to forests and waterways. Acid rain is also a significant issue in Scandinavia, where it has caused damage to forests, lakes, and wildlife.


Why weathering occurs more quickly in tropical rain forest?

Rain forests have a giant amount of rainfall, a source of weathering. Therefor, the rain forests are constantly being weathered.


At What rate is the rain forest being destroyed?

heaps


Are monkeys indangerd animals?

Monkeys are some what endangered by forests being destroyed


Why do some people think it is important to preserve rain forest-?

Trees produce oxygen which is what we need to breathe. When I say we I mean humans because I assume you are a human. Plus the rain forest and other forests are fabulous parts of nature that we would never want to destroy. But most importantly, rain forests have so many trees. Whole species live in the rain forests and can not be found any where else. Many medicines have been discovered in the rain forest so the rain forest is an important part of the Earth.


Where do most of rain forests animal live?

In the rain forests.