Battle For The Bioshphere Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four main biomes
A
Tropical rainforest biome
Desert biome
Deciduous biome
Coniferous biome
2
Q
The type of biome depends on the differences in
A
Temperature and seasonality
Rainfall amount
Altitude
Geology and soils
3
Q
What goods does the biosphere produce
A
Food
Medicines
Raw materials
4
Q
What is the biggest cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
A
Cattle Ranching
5
Q
What is an indirect impact on the biosphere?
A
Climate change
6
Q
3 examples of biosphere conservation
A
The CITES treaty (global scale) National parks (national scale) UNESCO biosphere reserves (local scale)
