Week 1 Lab
DeVry University Online

Question 1
Discuss 5 products that come from tropical rain forests.

The rain forest provides us with a number of products. First, they provide a lot of food for the global food supply. Second, it provides the world with a lot of medicines. The forest has many plants the hay chemicals in them used to treat diseases like malaria and diabetes. Next, wood is extracted from the forest for the world. Many of the world’s nice timber types like teak and mahogany used in furniture and building are from the rainforest. Furthermore, the rain forests provide the world clothes. The forest has a lot of plants in it that are used in the clothing industry. Finally, the rain forest is home to millions of wildlife.

Question 2
With clear examples, discuss 5 major causes of deforestation.

There are many causes of deforestation. First, the increasing need for cattle and other animals. The land is needed for grazing for livestock used to provide meat for the world. Second, agriculture moves into the area. Small and big businesses are moving into the forest areas for the fertile soil to produce vital plants and vegetables. Thirdly, the logging industry is a big part of the deforestation. The logging industry is trying to keep up with the world demand for timber. Next, fires have been destroying them. The recent years have shown an increase in forest fires that were caused by nature and man. Finally, the mining industry has been moving into the rain forest. The mining industry is finding more subterranean minerals and metals under the forest areas.

Question 3
Discuss 2 reasons why this is very difficult (TO STOP CUTTING DOWN TREES), especially in the Amazon Tropical Rain Forest.

There are many reasons why the rain forest are being cut down and just as many reasons why it is difficult to stop. First, the