Math FA-2

Math FA-2
Unit 2
S.Arjun Charan
Part 1
Worldwide Meat Consumtion
Criteria C,D
Question 1a
m = (y2 -y1 )/(x2 -x1 ) = (41.3 - 24.2)/(2015-1965)
Slope in this scenarion is
= 17.1/50 = 0.342 the rate of increase in
meat consumption per
Y-intercept = 24.2 capita
∴ The Final equation we get is

And y-intercept in this
scenario is the initial
y= 0.342x + 24.2 condition.
Question 1b
The equation we have derived is
y=0.342x+24.2 The meat consumption
To calculate for 2023, per capita predeicted
x=2023-1956 for 2023 is 44.036kg
=58
∴ y= 0.342*58 + 24.2
= 44.036 Kg
Question 1c
The equation we have derived is
y=0.342x+24.2 The meat consumption
To calculate for 2030, per capita predeicted
x=2023-1965 for 2030 is 44.036kg
=65
∴ y =0.342*65 + 24.2
= 44.036 Kg
Question 1d
The given answer are not realistic as the demand for meat will vary
if economic conditions change, and human behavior and choices
changes from decade to decade as we saw in 2020, were meat
demands were very low due to influence of veganism.
Question 1e
Increased meat consumption has significant impact on the
environment and ecosystem. As the demand for meat grows, there
are many cattle and animals being killed. If our demand for meat
continues to grow, then, some of the animals may be extinct which
could affect the food chain causing the ecosystem to collapse.
Question 1f
Average annual
increase in meat
1997 meat consumption (in
Country category consumption since
million tonnes)
1997 (in million
tonnes)
Developing countries 98 0.8
Developed Countries 111 4.6

Question 1g
Part of
I have
Developing countries Developed countries assumned the
Equation
y intercept as
Slope 4.6 0.8 the initial
Y
condition
111 98 which is 1997
intercept
Equation y = 4.6 (x-1997) + 111 y = 0.8 (x - 1997) + 98

Question 1h
Slope of each line represents the average rate of increase of meat
consumption annually
The slope of developing countries is concerning because their meat
consumption is high and not sustainable.
Question 1i
4.6 (x-1997) + 111 = 0.8 (x - 1997) + 98
4.6x - 9186.2 + 111 = 0.8x - 1597.6 + 98
4.6x - 0.8x = -1597.6 + 98 + 9186.2 - 111
3.8x = 7575.6
x = 7575.6/3.8
= 1993.5
Part 2
Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Deforestation
Criteria C,D
Question 2a
Initial Condition=1970
Y intercept = 4,000,000km^2
(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) =

(3840000 - 4000000)/(1980-1970)
= -160000/10
= - 16000
The gradient represents the rate of decline in forest cover in the

Brazilian rainforest.
Linear Equation is y = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4000000

Question 2b
The area of forest that is cleared per year is but rate of decline in
the Brazilian forest.
Hence the answer is 16,000 Km
Question 2c
Initial Condition=1970
Y intercept = 4,000,000km^2
(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) =

(3840000 - 4000000)/(1980-1970)
= -160000/10
= - 16000
The gradient represents the rate of decline in forest cover in the

Brazilian rainforest.
Linear Equation is y = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4000000

Question 2D
Bengaluru is 1/21.59 the size of Brazilian rainforest cleared every
year.
Hence the time taken to clear a rainforest the size of Bengaluru
city is:
(1/21.59)*(12
= 12/21.59 months
= 0.55 months which is
16.7 days. Or in simple terms ~17 days
Question 2E
75% of 4000000 = 3,000,000
The year in which the forest cover in Brazil will reach 3,000,000 Km2 can
be calculated from the linear equation.
y = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4000000
Substitute y = 3,000,000
3,000,000 = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4,000,000
3,000,000 - 4,000,000 = -16000x + 31,520,000 -1,000,000 - 31,520,000 =
-16000 x -32,520,000 = -16000x
x= (-32,520,000)/(-16000) = 2032.5
By the year 2032 we will reach the catastrophic irreversible damage phase.
Question 2F
The Amazon rainforest is the world's largest intact forest. It's important for
many reasons, including:
Climate control
The Amazon rainforest stabilizes the climate by storing 150-200 billion
tons of carbon and releasing 20 billion tonnes of water into the
atmosphere each day. It also produces 6% of the world's oxygen.
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Question 2F (Cont.)
Biodiversity
The Amazon rainforest is home to more species of plants and animals
than any other terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. These species have
potential value to humans in the form of medicine, food, and other
products.
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Question 2F (Cont.)
Resources
Local people rely on the Amazonian forests for daily needs such as food,
water, fiber, and traditional medicine. Modern medicine also depends on
forest resources, as many treatments and vaccines are derived from wild
flora.
Limiting climate change
The Amazon rainforest's rich vegetation takes carbon dioxide (a
greenhouse gas) out of the air and releases oxygen.
Source Used:
Why Is the Amazon Rainforest Important? - Popular Mechanics,
www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a28910396/amazon-
rainforest-importance/. Accessed 18 Sep. 2023.
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∴ The Final equation we get is

Developed Countries 111 4.6

Equation y = 4.6 (x-1997) + 111 y = 0.8 (x - 1997) + 98

(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) =

The gradient represents the rate of decline in forest cover in the

Linear Equation is y = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4000000

(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) =

The gradient represents the rate of decline in forest cover in the

Linear Equation is y = -16000 (x - 1970) + 4000000

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