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Because tree density varies so much in every forest in America, it is difficult to estimate the number of trees cut down each year.
Worldwide it is estimated that nearly 4 billion trees are cut down each year for paper.
American forests are already a fraction of what they used to be. It is estimated that 90 percent of the virgin old-growth forests have been cleared away in the past 400 years.
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What are the differences between Antarctica and North America?
North America is land and is up north, but Antarctica is ice and is down south. Millions live in North America, but not very many live in Antarctica. North America's summer is Antarctica's winter, and North America's winter is Antarctica's summer! Also, North America is much bigger than Antarctica.
How have the volcanoes in central America been useful?
they burned down many native towns
What is North America's lowest point?
Abra Cranima. wich is 200 ft down low. it is located on north east pf canail corner.
What year will all the forests be cut down?
It is impossible to predict a specific year when all forests will be cut down, as it depends on various factors such as conservation efforts, regulations, and societal priorities. However, deforestation continues to be a concern, prompting the need for sustainable forestry practices and conservation initiatives to protect our forests for future generations.
Which mountain range in North America is located at 50 degrees north latitude and 115 degrees west longitude?
The Rocky Mountains are located at 50 degrees north latitude and 115 degrees west longitude in North America. This mountain range stretches over 3,000 miles from Canada down to New Mexico and is known for its diverse ecosystems and rugged terrain.
What is a mooses habate?
The Moose habitat is the taiga and coniferous forests of North America and Scandinavia. Sometimes Moose are found further down south in America and there is a reintroduction program being considered in Great Britain as moose were once native there.
How much of the forests in Canada have been cut down?
about 50%
What is the comparison between Sweden and America?
Sweden is neutral, and America goes to war. Sweden doesn't chop down as many forests as we do.
Are there forest in England?
There certainly are. The largest forests are in the north and in Scotland. The most famous is Sherwood Forest which has been largely chopped down. The New Forest in the south was the private hunting forest of the King.
Were cougars are found?
The cougar can be found from North America down to the tip of South America.
Why should people in North America be concerned about the rain forests in south Africa Asia and Africa?
The rain forests of Africa, Asia, and South America are major carbon sinks, i.e. absorb large quantities of carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the atmosphere. Because of their fast growth, rain forests (especially tropical rain forests) absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen faster than temperate and boreal forests. The Amazon rain forest alone accounts for 20% of the oxygen production for the earth. Over time, humans have cut down or damaged at least 75% of the world's forests, and that destruction has accounted for much of the excess carbon that is warming the planet. At this time tropical forests are undergoing much faster deforestation than the forests in North America and Europe - and when a tropical forest is cleared, it takes far, far longer to recover than forests in temperate climes. Currently the carbon released into the atmosphere in the process of deforestation of tropical rain forests now accounts for roughly 17% of all global emissions contributing to climate change. This is more carbon dioxide than all cars, trucks, planes, trains and ships collectively emit into the atmosphere. The forests of Europe, North America have been significantly reduced by logging and Australia doesn't have enough forests to make much of contribution so we are quite dependent on the tropical rain forests. Also - 25% of Western pharmaceuticals are derived from ingredients found in tropical rain forests and it is reported that 121 prescription drugs sold worldwide are derived from plants from the tropical rain forests.
Why are forests cut down?
forests are being cut down
What is the rafting down the longest river in North America?
missippi - something
Where does Mexico belong?
Culturally, to Latin America. Geographically, to North America (the subcontinent spanning from Canada down to Panama).
Who is wanting to cut down forests?
the farmers are wanting to cut down forests just for their use.
How did the native ameriecans end up in north America and south America?
There was a path from Asia to North America before the water split the two pieces of land and they all came from there and down through Central America if they pleased.
Why is South America called South America when its not part of the us?
Because America is a continent there's North America, South America and, Central America. North America is made of Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Central America is From Guatemala to Panama, South America is from Colombia to Ecuador. The Americas were named by German Cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507 after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. Vespucci himself only explored parts of South America.
