Worksheet 1a Postcards

Worksheet 18a: Scenario cards
Scenario 1
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
Scenario 1
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
A mining company wishes to clear an area of
the Amazon to dig for oil or precious metals
such as gold. They promise to bring some
employment to the area and say that the
workers will need services provided which will
create jobs. The country will receive income
from selling their resources, which could be
invested in public services like health and
education.
A mining company wishes to clear an area
of forest to dig for oil or precious metals
such as gold. The waste from the mines may
pollute local tributaries to the Amazon and
also contaminate the land. It will be dirty and
spoil the forest environment. Allowing mining
maintains the emphasis on fossil fuels which
are a resource which won’t last forever.
Scenario 2
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
Scenario 2
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
An area of the rainforest is to be cleared to
make space for plantations to grow rubber,
sugar, palm oil, tea and coffee. There will be lots
of low paid seasonal work, especially at harvest
time. As the population is growing, villages will
be created for people to live in. Schools and
clinics may be built. The plantations will create
a plentiful supply of these products at an
affordable price for western consumers.
An area of the rainforest is to be cleared to
make space for plantations to grow rubber,
sugar, palm oil, tea and coffee. The forest will
be cut down, destroying natural food chains
which will mean the loss of indigenous wildlife.
The crops will be sold abroad rather than
being used to feed local people.
Scenario 3
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
Scenario 3
Research and present the
advantages of this scenario:
Farms are set up by local groups growing
peanuts, avocados, oranges, pineapples and
cocoa for chocolate. Many foods grow wild in
rainforests – but by farming them local people
are able to grow more produce and have the
opportunity to improve their income.
Farms are set up by local groups growing peanuts,
avocados, oranges, pineapples and cocoa for
chocolate.
The forest will slowly change and some plants and
animals will no longer be found in the rainforest.
Roads and communication networks will have to
be built to help transport goods to market and
this can impact upon the environment.
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