Imagine that in certain areas throughout the world, rainforest environments are mysteriously dying out, along with the plant and animal species that inhabit them. As a famous geographer, you set out with your team of scientists to investigate.

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Imagine that in certain areas throughout the world, rainforest environments are mysteriously dying out, along with the plant and animal species that inhabit them. As a famous geographer, you set out with your team of scientists to investigate.

Apply geography's three questions to this situation. Which questions would you ask to help figure out why these rainforests are dying out?

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Answer 1

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1. What is the spatial distribution of the areas where rainforests are dying out? This question would help determine if there are any patterns or trends in the locations of the affected rainforests.

2. What are the physical characteristics of the environment where the rainforests are dying out? By understanding the specific environmental factors, such as climate, soil conditions, and natural disasters, that may be contributing to the decline of the rainforests, potential causes can be identified.

3. What human activities are taking place in or around the dying rainforests? This question aims to investigate the potential impact of human actions, such as deforestation, agriculture, mining, and urbanization, on the health of the rainforests. Identifying and analyzing these activities can help determine if they are contributing to the decline of the rainforest ecosystems and species.