An interactive series of satellite images and commentary illustrating deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Students can play through years of imagery (2000–2012) to see how roads and clearings expand in Rondônia, Brazil, and read about the causes and consequences of forest loss. Skills: analyzing visual data and understanding human impact on ecosystems. Applications: provides real-world evidence of land-use change, linking to biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable land management discussions.
An interactive series of satellite images and commentary illustrating deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Students can play through years of imagery (2000–2012) to see how roads and clearings expand in Rondônia, Brazil, and read about the causes and consequences of forest loss. Skills: analyzing visual data and understanding human impact on ecosystems. Applications: provides real-world evidence of land-use change, linking to biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable land management discussions.
