HKDSE Geography/M6

Guiding Questions

 * What is happening to tropical rainforests?
 * What would a tropical rainforest look like before large-scale deforestation? Why does it look like that?
 * What is the evidence for saying that tropical rainforest is a complex but fragile ecosystem?
 * Why are tropical rainforests all over the world disappearing at a faster rate in recent times?
 * What is the impact of large-scale deforestation in tropical rainforest regions?
 * How will it affect the local and global environments?
 * How will it affect the indigenous people?
 * How will it affect our lives in Hong Kong?
 * How can tropical rainforests be prevented from disappearing?
 * Will the protection of tropical rainforests hinder the development of the local economy?
 * Can we strike a balance?
 * What price has to be paid to protect tropical rainforests, and who should pay?
 * Evaluate the effectiveness of the measures