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deforestation Flashcards

1
Q

Land spanning more than 0.5 hectares with trees
taller than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more
than 10 percent, or trees able to reach these
thresholds in situ.

A

forest

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2
Q

Complex ecological systems and natural
resources in which trees are the dominant life
form

A

forest

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3
Q

_______ is a large area dominated by trees and
other vegetation, characterized by a complex
ecosystem that includes various species of plants,
animals, fungi, and microorganisms

A

forest

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4
Q

Clearing or thinning of forests by humans.
__________ represents one of the largest issues in
global land use.

A

Deforestation

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5
Q

Large-scale farming
for cash crops (e.g., soy, palm oil).

A

Commercial Agriculture

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6
Q

Cattle ranching, particularly
in tropical regions.

A

Livestock Farming

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7
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Small-scale farming for
local food production

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Subsistence Farming

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8
Q

Extraction of minerals and fossil
fuels, leading to land clearing

A

Mining

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9
Q

Construction
of roads, highways, and energy facilities.

A

Infrastructure Development

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10
Q

Expansion of cities and towns
into forested areas.

A

Urbanization

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11
Q

Unsustainable
practices in resource extraction, including
logging and fuelwood collection

A

Over-exploitation of Resources

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12
Q

Economic incentives driving
the demand for agricultural products, timber,
and minerals

A

Market Demand

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13
Q

Extreme weather events
(wildfires, droughts) leading to forest loss.

A

Climate Change

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14
Q

Increased demand for
land and resources due to rising
populations

A

Population Growth

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15
Q

Conflicts over land
ownership and usage rights can lead to
deforestation

A

Land Tenure Issues

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16
Q

Deforestation leads to
habitat destruction, threatening countless
species of plants and animals, many of which
may become extinct

A

loss of biodiversity

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17
Q

Trees help anchor the soil; their
removal can lead to increased erosion, loss of
fertile topsoil, and degradation of land

A

Soil Erosion

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18
Q

Forests play a crucial
role in maintaining the water cycle.
Deforestation can alter rainfall patterns, reduce
groundwater recharge, and increase the risk of
floods and droughts

A

Water Cycle Disruption

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19
Q

Trees
absorb carbon dioxide (CO2); when they are
cut down, the stored carbon is released back
into the atmosphere, contributing to global
warming.

A

Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

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20
Q

Deforestation can
lead to changes in local and global climate
patterns, affecting weather systems and
increasing the frequency of extreme weather
events

A

Altered Climate Patterns:

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21
Q

Impact on Human
Communities

A

Displacement of Indigenous Peoples
Food and Water Security
Economic Consequences

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22
Q

Health Issues

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Air Quality Deterioration
Spread of Diseases

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23
Q

Loss of Ecosystem
Services

A

Decreased Natural Resources
Reduced Climate Regulation

24
Q

Deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide (CO2)
stored in trees, accounting for about ________ of global emissions

A

10-15%

25
Q

Planting trees in areas where forests have
been cut down to restore ecosystems and
enhance biodiversity

A

Reforestation

26
Q

Planting trees in previously non-forested
areas to expand forest cover and increase
carbon sequestration.

A

Afforestatio

27
Q

Implementing practices that minimize damage
to surrounding trees and the ecosystem

A

Selective Logging

28
Q

Promoting sustainable forestry through certification
programs (e.g., Forest Stewardship Council - FSC)
that ensure responsible practices.

A

Certification Schemes

29
Q

means planting crops
between rows of trees

A

alley cropping

30
Q

operations grow crops under
a forest canopy to provide ideal shade

A

Forest Farming

31
Q

combines trees with livestock
and forage

A

Silvopasture

32
Q

: promotes sustainable forest management

A

Presidential Decree No. 1153 (1977)

33
Q

encourages reforestation efforts

A

Executive Order No. 287 (2000)

34
Q

regulates mining operations

A

Philippine Mining Act (1995):

35
Q

outlines specific targets and actions to reduce deforestation
rates

A

Philippine Development Plan (PDP):

36
Q

: aimed at planting billions of trees to restore degraded forests
and protect watersheds.

A

National Greening Program (NGP)

37
Q

: recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their
ancestral lands

A

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA)

38
Q

: The primary government agency responsible for forest
management, conservation, and protection.

A

Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

39
Q

: establishes a framework for climate change adaptation and
mitigation

A

Climate Change Act of 2009

40
Q

: ongoing efforts to review laws for better resource management
and conservation

A

Environmental groups’ advocacy

41
Q

Using satellite imagery and drones to
monitor deforestation and enforce
regulations

A

Remote Sensing and Monitoring

42
Q

Developing crop varieties that require
less land and are more resilient to
climate change

A

Biotechnology

43
Q

___________ often results from the unsustainable
management of natural resources and is often driven
by agricultural over-exploitation

A

Degradation

44
Q

To achieve Land Degradation Neutrality, wherein
the amount and quality of land ecosystems
remains stable and do not decrease further

A

Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030

45
Q

Establishing systems for monitoring forest
cover
changes
and reporting on
deforestation rates to inform policy and
action

A

Deforestation Tracking

46
Q

The UN’s Fight Against Deforestation

A

Sustainable Development
Goal (SDG) 15
Green Wall Project

47
Q

aims to conserve life on land by protecting and
restoring terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably
managing forests, combating desertification, and
halting biodiversity loss

A

SDG 15: “LIFE ON LAND

48
Q

aims to combat desertification and deforestation
in the Sahel region of Africa

A

GREEN WALL PROJECT (Green Wall Initiative)

49
Q

Home to millions of species,
many yet undiscovered

A

Biodiversity Hotspot:

50
Q

Absorbs massive amounts of
carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change

A

Climate Regulator

51
Q

Plays a crucial role in global
rainfall patterns

A

Water Cycle Influence:

52
Q

Home to numerous
indigenous groups who depend on the forest for their
survival

A

Indigenous Communities

53
Q

The ____________
has been a vital
ecosystem for millennia,
but deforestation has
accelerated since the
1970s, driven by various
factors

A

Amazon rainforest

54
Q

_________________
covered 84% of its land in
1900, but deforestation
accelerated from the 1970s
onward.

A

Indonesia’s forests

55
Q

The ____________, the world’s
second-largest rainforest,
covering a vast area in
Central Africa. This rainforest
has historically experienced
lower deforestation rates than
the Amazon, but rates are
rising.

A

Congo Basin

56
Q

The Philippines was once a land of lush rainforests, covering
almost ______ of its territory. However, it has been steadily
shrinking for centuries

A

95%

57
Q

The ___________ of the Philippines in the 16th
century marked the beginning of deforestation.

A

Spanish colonization

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