Deforestation, Sustainable Agriculture, and Biodiversity

Deforestation and Its Impact on Land Resources

Deforestation refers to the cutting, clearing, and removal of rainforests or related ecosystems, transforming them into less bio-diverse ecosystems such as pasture, cropland, or plantations. The impact on land resources occurs when humans introduce harmful substances into the soil, water, or air through activities like surface mining, mineral resource extraction, underground mining, and agriculture.

Five Consequences of Deforestation:

  • Loss of Biodiversity:
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FDR’s New Deal: Campaign, Hundred Days & Key Programs

The Campaign

Roosevelt realized people wanted action. During his campaign, he made sixteen major speeches promising a ‘New Deal.’ His policies and personality attracted support. He inspired confidence, made personal contact with Americans, and offered hope during a terrible situation. He won, and the Democrats won a majority of seats in Congress.

The New Deal

The Hundred Days

During the first 100 days of his presidency, Roosevelt implemented an enormous range of measures:

  • The main problem affecting

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Understanding Rural Movement: Demographic Transition Explained

The Evolution of Rural Movement

Demographic transition is a model that explains the shift in population growth through four phases: the old demographic regime, the first transition, the second transition, and the modern demographic regime.

The Old Demographic Regime

In Europe and Spain, the rural society predominated until the end of the 18th century. The population was characterized by slow vegetative growth, with a high number of births offset by a high mortality rate due to epidemics, war, hunger,

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Taiwan: History, Economy, and Regional Imbalance Analysis

Taiwan: History, Economy, and Regional Imbalance

Regional Imbalance and Climate

Taiwan has a tropical climate, resulting in regular rainfall. Typhoons and earthquakes are common, which can hinder agriculture. However, the island is not significantly affected by fragile soils.

Resources and Foreign Investment

Foreign powers dominate almost all the capital. Large multinational factories have relocated to Taiwan because of its cheaper workforce. Consequently, the secondary sector is highly developed compared

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Nepal’s Forests: Conservation, Types, and Deforestation Impact

Forest Conservation in Nepal

About one-third of Nepal’s land surface is covered by forests. According to the Department of Forest and Natural Resources survey, 29% of the land is forested. Protection, preservation, and utilization of forest products are key aspects of forest conservation. Ecological studies have demonstrated that forests help maintain rainfall levels. Forests are crucial for preventing floods and soil erosion and are vital for wildlife, human recreation, and maintaining the balance

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Understanding Raw Materials, Energy Sources, and Industrial Sectors

Raw Materials and Resources

Raw material resources are obtained or semi-processed products. Mineral-ore deposits are known or discovered resources that can be exploited immediately using current techniques or not. Mineral reserves are well-known resources that can be exploited with current techniques.

Energy Sources

Energy sources provide useful energy for various applications, such as industry. Energia is the ability to do work and can be renewable or nonrenewable. It’s important to distinguish between

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