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Why is deforestation rate higher in developing countries than in developed?
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∙ 9y ago
First, that's "severe" problem..
The rest of a partial answer is, (1) rain forest plants are the main contributors to the biosphere's Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide cleanup / renewal cycle, so deforestation results in a decrease in available oxygen, an increase in carbon dioxide, & a rise in temperature for the biosphere (global warming). Then (2), forest floors are not particularly high in nutrients because decomposition occurs more slowly there, in the deep shade & with less rain getting there thru the tree tops, so there are far fewer plant roots to hold what is on the forest floor. (3) Deforestation removes foods for birds, animals, & humans, resulting in species reduction & / or extinction. (4) Deforestation removes plant medicines, which affects the health of animals & humans alike. (5) Deforestation results in gross unbalancing of a previously balanced bio-system, with unpredictable additional problems, since humans do not "know everything" in the first place, including what was in the area they deforested.
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∙ 13y ago
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What do you notice about the population growth rate of the developing countries?
The population growth rate of developing countries tends to be higher than that of developed countries. Factors such as high fertility rates, improved healthcare leading to lower mortality rates, and limited access to family planning services contribute to this faster growth in developing nations. This can put pressure on resources and infrastructure in these countries.
What is a sentence for standard of living?
People in developed countries have a higher standard of living then people in developing countries.
What is the difference between developed and developing?
Developed is past tense which means that it has already occurred, whereas developing is present (continuous) tense and refers something happening currently.With regard to world economies, the distinction is that developed countries have a higher level of production and per capita income than countries defined as developing (less developed).
What is a main difference between developed countries and developing countries?
The income level and standard of living
Why are population growth rates in south Korea and Taiwan different from those in cambodia?
Cambodia is a developing country while South Korea and Taiwan are developed countries. Developing countries usually have higher reproductive rates because in developing countries, people marry earlier and have more children to help with bringing money into the home.
Why interest rate in developing is higher than developed countries?
There are several reasons for this but probably the main one is that developing countries are starting from a lower base income level than their developed country counterparts. Then there is also the presence of transfers (ODA etc) from developed to developing countries; higher population growth rates in developing countries; and the general shift of labour from agriculture to faster growing service and industrial industries that's taking place in developing countries. FDI is also growing faster into developing countries than into developed economies. General trade liberalisation is also helping developing countries even though there remain many barriers still in place. David Michael www.wondu.com
Does India provide a higher agricultural subsidy than the developed countries?
Yes it did provide a higher agricultural subsidy than the developed countries.
Is GNP generally higher in industrial or developing countries?
Industrial
Why is consumption of resources higher in developed nation than developing nation?
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Why consumption of resources is higher in developed nation than in developing nation?
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Why consumption of resources is higher in developed nation than developing nation?
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How does the literacy of men and women nearly equal in developed countries differ in less developed countries?
Men have a higher rate.
