Fig. 5.1 shows changes in the amount of tropical rainforest (million hectares (ha)) in the Brazilian Amazon tropical rainforest (Amazonia) between 1985 and 2018. Using Fig. 5.1, state the amount of tropical rainforest in 1985. mha
- (a)(i)Fig. 5.1 shows changes in the amount of tropical rainforest (million hectares (ha)) in the Brazilian Amazon tropical rainforest (Amazonia) between 1985 and 2018. Using Fig. 5.1, state the amount of tropical rainforest in 1985. mha[1]
- (a)(ii)Describe the changes in the amount of tropical rainforest between 1985 and 2018 shown by Fig. 5.1. Do not use statistics.[2]
- (a)(iii)Using the information in Table 5.1, calculate the amount of tropical rainforest lost between 1970 and 2018. You should show your calculations. Table 5.1 tropical rainforest amount (km²) estimated amount in 1970 4100000 estimated amount in 2018 3390835 km²[2]
- (b)(i)Fig. 5.2 shows the major causes of deforestation in the tropical rainforest. Complete Fig. 5.2 by naming two types of farming which lead to deforestation in tropical rainforests. Write your answers in boxes Y and Z on the diagram.[2]
- (b)(ii)Suggest one impact of deforestation on the local natural environment.[1]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 5(a)(i) 386–7 (mha)
- [2] 5(a)(ii) • decline (overall / 1985–2018) • small/a few fluctuations • steep(er)/steady decline 1985/1990 – 2007/2009 • increase 1989–1990 (increase in 1990 = 0) • gradual/slower/less rapid decline from 2009 or 2013–2018 • constant 2009-2013
- [2] 5(a)(iii) loss = 709 165 (sq. km) (4 100 000 - 3 390 835) Max 1 mark, if no workings shown.
- [2] 5(b)(i) • plantation/arable/crop/rice/oil palm (credit any tropical plantation crop)/monoculture • cattle/ranching/livestock/dairy/pastoral • smallholder/subsistence farming/slash and burn/shifting cultivation/extensive/commercial
- [1] 5(b)(ii) • increase in temperatures • less rainfall/drier climate/drought • desertification • increase in extreme storm events • flooding/siltation/increase in surface runoff • soil erosion/leaching/loss of nutrients/soil less stable/loosened • landslides/mudslides • loss of habitat/biodiversity/ecosystem destruction or migration/extinction/endangerment of fauna/flora
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