Deforestation & Soil Erosion Project



Deforestation has had detrimental effects on the Earth and the environment since the industrial revolution. Many people argue that the benefit to the economy outweighs the negative impacts of deforestation. First you will choose from one of the following locations around the world where there is a high incidence of deforestation. PhilippinesNigeriaIndonesiaAlberta CanadaBrazilMadagascarYour job is to draft a persuasive proposal arguing one of the following two stances:The negative impacts of deforestation do not outweigh the economic benefits. (For deforestation)ORThe negative impacts of deforestation do outweigh the economic benefits. (Against deforestation)You will provide evidence for your stance by answering the following questions.What was the soil composition and landscape of your chosen area like originally? Why is there major deforestation in the area? Ex. what is the land being used for?What is the level of deforestation? Ex. How much land has been cleared?How long as this mass deforestation been happening?What method is used to clear the vegetation?How has the level of deforestation affected the landscape and composition of the soil?How has the deforestation affected the local human population, and animal population?You will have two days in the computer lab to research the above, and then you will submit your proposal on Monday December 12th, 2016.LOCATION:_______________________ NAME:_________________________PoorGoodExcellentWeightScoreOrganizationInformation is disorganized.Gaps in content or repeated contentInformation is generally organized with only 1 or 2 rmation is organized and content flows nicely1Background Information on Area Background information was not well researched, and included little of the content described in the outlineBackground information was well researched, and included most of the content described in the outlineBackground information was very well researched, and included all of the content described in the outline2Evidence for StanceEvidence for argument was not well supported and did not address issues described in the outlineEvidence for argument was well supported and addressed most issues described in the outlineEvidence for argument was very well supported and addressed all issues described in the outline2Economic and Environmental EvidenceEconomic and Environmental evidence was not addressed.Economic and environmental evidence was well researchedEconomic and environmental evidence was very well researched and presented.2SourcesNo documentation of sources of any kindMost sources are documentedAll sources are documented1TOTAL/ 24 marks ................
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