Tropical Rainforests

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Tropical Rainforests

Impacts of destruction of rainforests

Impacts that extend far beyond the tropics

Affect agriculture in North America, Asia and Europe

Rainfall patterns affected

E.g. UK and Hawaii could see an increase in rainfall.

UK Midwest and Southern France could see a decrease in rainfall.

Alter moisture and air flow

Rises in temperature that happen right away

Immediate fluctuations in rainfall patterns

Destruction of forests starting to affect regional climates

E.g. Dry season in Thailand has become drier

E.g. Rainy season in the Amazon delayed by up to 2 weeks

Affects farmers negatively

Difficult to adapt to increased floods and parched soil

Roles of rainforests

Absorb carbon dioxide and renew atmospheric oxygen

Affect the weather in the rest of the world

Moderators for climate

Arbiters for global water supply

Shelters for various species

Reasons for clearing them

Cattle ranching

Commercial agriculture