Biosphere Flashcards
Where is Sarawak?
In malaysia
Why is deforestation associated with capitalism?
Capitalism exploits the environment like an avatar.
Why are the Indonesian organutans being affected?
Disruption of eco system through mining/drilling activity. Palm oil exploitations
What does intensive agriculture lead too?
Soil becomes arid, not able to grow crops,plants.
Where is explotation of the Sawarak rainforest managed from?
Kuching
Why is the rainforest land commercially viable?
Because it provides the government with many factors which helps the country economically, such as mining for green gold.
What is a biome
Biome - a large ecosystem - a grouping of plants and animals over a large area
Who managed exploitation?
TNCs who have powerful influence
There is economic pressure to get….
Green gold
What is deforestation
Cutting trees down for resources
What is the only plant being grown in Borneo
Oil palm trees resulting in a monoculture
Explotation managed from the urban core e.g….
Kuching
Local factors affecting biosphere?
Rock soil type, altitude, drainage.
What does forest provide?
Timber for construction
What can you get from Mediterranean?
Fish, olives grapes
