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Expert: - 8/29/2007


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At what rate is the rainforest shrinking and at what point could our resources from the rainforests be depleted?

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Dear Dan,

I think you will be able to find the answers to these questions and more here:

http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm

The current rate of deforestation of rainforest is about 1.5 - 2 acres per second--about 130,000 acres per day.  Scary.

Dana

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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!

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