Research Project
1. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #1
Write the first question you came up with. Write what you thought the answer would be to the question before you looked it up, and then write what the answer was after your research.
2. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #2
Write the first question you came up with. Write what you thought the answer would be to the question before you looked it up, and then write what the answer was after your research.
3. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #3
Write the first question you came up with. Write what you thought the answer would be to the question before you looked it up, and then write what the answer was after your research.
Time to write about your selected research question.
List the three key points you will cover in your presentation:
Provide at least one properly cited quote to support each of your 3 reasons (use transitions):
1. According to . . .
Elaboration
Explain how each quote you provided supports the points you are trying to inform the reader about in your paper. (three quotes)
Conclusion:
Resources/Works Cited:
Research Project
1. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #1
- First question: How does climate change impact the rate of deforestation in tropical rainforests?
- Initial thought: I believed that climate change was a significant factor contributing to deforestation in tropical rainforests.
- Answer after research: Climate change indirectly impacts deforestation in tropical rainforests by creating more favorable conditions for pests and diseases that can harm trees.
2. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #2
- First question: What are the main causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests?
- Initial thought: I thought that deforestation in tropical rainforests was mainly caused by logging and agriculture.
- Answer after research: The main causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests are agriculture, logging, infrastructure development, and mining.
3. Researched Answer to Your Research Question #3
- First question: How does deforestation in tropical rainforests affect biodiversity?
- Initial thought: I believed that deforestation had a devastating impact on biodiversity in tropical rainforests.
- Answer after research: Deforestation in tropical rainforests leads to habitat loss and fragmentation, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystem functions.
Time to write about your selected research question.
Selected Research Question: How does deforestation in tropical rainforests affect biodiversity?
Three key points:
1. Deforestation leads to habitat loss and fragmentation.
2. Loss of biodiversity due to deforestation impacts ecosystem functions.
3. Deforestation in tropical rainforests threatens endangered species.
According to a study by Gibson et al. (2011), "Deforestation results in the loss and fragmentation of natural habitats, leading to a decline in species diversity and ecosystem services."
Elaboration:
The quote highlights how deforestation in tropical rainforests leads to habitat loss and fragmentation, contributing to the decline in species diversity and ecosystem functions. This loss of habitat directly affects the survival of various plant and animal species, disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.
Furthermore, as stated by Laurance et al. (2014), "Deforestation not only threatens biodiversity but also reduces ecosystem resilience and stability."
Elaboration:
This quote emphasizes the cascading effects of deforestation on biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and stability. The loss of biodiversity in tropical rainforests due to deforestation weakens the ecosystem's ability to withstand environmental changes and disturbances, ultimately impacting the overall health and functioning of the ecosystem.
In conclusion, deforestation in tropical rainforests poses a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem health. The loss of habitat, fragmentation of natural landscapes, and disruption of ecosystem functions highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts to mitigate the impacts of deforestation on biodiversity and promote sustainable land management practices.
Resources/Works Cited:
Gibson, L., Lee, T. M., Koh, L. P., Brook, B. W., Gardner, T. A., Barlow, J., ... & Sodhi, N. S. (2011). Primary forests are irreplaceable for sustaining tropical biodiversity. Nature, 478(7369), 378-381.
Laurance, W. F., Sayer, J., & Cassman, K. G. (2014). Agricultural expansion and its impacts on tropical nature. Trends in ecology & evolution, 29(2), 107-116.