6.3 Impacts of deforestation in Mayalsia

Question 1

What is soil erosion?

Answer 1

➢ The removal of soil by wind and rain

➢ Deforestation means that soil can easily become loos and erode away

Question 2

How can trees affect climate change?

Answer 2

➢ Trees give off moisture by the process of transpiration - fewer trees means the air is drier
➢ If trees are cut down - the process of evaporation which cools the air ceases temperatures rises

Question 3

What are the economic gains of development in Malaysia?

Answer 3

➢ Development of land for - mining, farming and energy will leads to jobs both directly and indirectly
➢ Improved transport infrastructure opens up new areas for tourism
➢ Products such as oil palm and rubber provide raw materials for processing industries

Question 4

What are the economic losses of development in Malaysia?

Answer 4

➢ Pollution of water sources and an increasingly dry clime may result in water shortages
➢ Climate change could have economic costs as people have to adapt to living in a warmer world
➢ Number of tourists attracted by rainforest could decrease