Biosphere Reserves in the Amazon Rainforests
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Views of the tropical rainforests in Venezuela.
Showing the biosphere reserves of the tropical rainforests in Venezuela focussing on issues around halting rainforest destruction and environmental conservation. Explores how the destruction of the Amazon rainforest has affected the Sanema peoples of the Yanomami tribe who live there.
From:
Secondary Schools Geography Indigenous Peoples
First Broadcast
:
02 March 2005
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : Geography
Topic : Contrasting areas, Ecosystems, Environmental issues
Keywords : Rainforests, sustainable development, Conservation, Venezuala, Indigenous peoples
Notes : Use clip as a stimulus to discussion on sustainable use of the Amazon rainforests. Compare with other rainforests. Can also research other biosphere reserves and their functions.
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