Caatinga (3) Flashcards
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Conditions of Caatinga
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Dry, especially further inland
Plants will compete for moisture
Plants adapt to live in the harsh conditions - waxy leaves reduce transpiration
Water is scarce as the hot sun evaporates it
1
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Where is Caatinga
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North east brazil
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Push factors from Caatinga
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- drought
- flooding of quality farmland to make reservoir
- poor access to water
- young people reject traditional way of life
- poverty
- famine and diet is limited
- health problems, infant mortality high, diseases
- remoteness: no clear access to hospitals etc
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Pull factors getting away from Caatinga
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- access to better health
- prospect of jobs
- city excitement
- better education
- food and water supplies
- glamourous image and easy money
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What effects are there on Caatinga from the depopulation?
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- ageing population left behind
- farms deteriorate
- animals struggle in drought conditions
- negative multiplier effect as services close down
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Attempts made to stop the depopulation in Caatinga
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- resettlement schemes
- hydroelectric power stations built to attract more investment
- improve accessibility with new roads
- water/irrigation schemes to help crops survive
- scientific research into drought resistant crops
