Question
In 2005, the American-born nun Dorothy Stang was gunned down for her advocacy about this issue. Studies by Thomas Lovejoy defined a “tipping point” for this process when it is between 20 to 25% complete. A protest technique called the empate was pioneered by an activist against this issue, Chico Mendes. The administrative agency IBAMA was empowered to crack down on illegal activity exacerbating this issue by a 1998 law signed by (*) Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The Awá are among the indigenous peoples whose existence is threatened by this ongoing phenomenon. Researchers estimate that this phenomenon could decrease 90% by 2030 due to the election of Lula da Silva. For 10 points, name this phenomenon that is shrinking the Amazon jungle. ■END■
ANSWER: deforestation in the Amazon [or logging of the Amazon; or the destruction of the Amazon before “Amazon”; accept answers indicating loss of trees or destroying the forest; prompt on indigenous land or native land issues or similar descriptions with “what other issue is their cause?”]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadu Kukenthiran | Milan et al. | Cameron et al. | 81 | 10 |
| Gareth Thorlakson | Neg 5! Playing Quizbowl, Liddy Style | The Passion According to C.H. | 89 | 10 |
| Mattias Ehatamm | The Vulture's Guide to Buzz | Parth et al. | 96 | 10 |
Summary
| 2023 BHSU @ Northwestern | 02/25/2023 | Y | 6 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 82.00 |
| 2023 BHSU @ Maryland | 03/11/2023 | Y | 3 | 100% | 67% | 0% | 67.67 |
| 2023 BHSU @ Berkeley | 03/18/2023 | Y | 3 | 100% | 67% | 0% | 70.67 |
| 2023 BHSU @ Yale | 04/08/2023 | Y | 3 | 100% | 33% | 0% | 73.67 |
| 2023 BHSU @ Waterloo | 04/15/2023 | Y | 3 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 88.67 |