TOPIC: Economic impact of deforestation


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 3


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. At the beginning of the article, the author outlines how deforestation in Brazil has led to _____________.
  an increase in coffee prices
  less forested land
  a decrease in the demand for coffee

2. One of the main harmful effects of deforestation that is mentioned is _____________.
  a decrease in soil health
  a spike in coffee prices
  a shift in human migration patterns

3. The term "hurt margins" is used here to mean "_____________".
  increase stock prices
  to push for more free-trade deals
  make less money

4. How much of a decrease in crop yields is expected by 2050?
  25%
  10-50%
  10%

5. The main idea put forth here is that businesses _____________.
  will never stop deforestation
  have an interest in acting to stop deforestation
  have to lower their prices if they want to survive

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