Deforestation and Destruction of areas of Peat Flashcards

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Why has there been large scale deforestation in tropical areas?

A

For timber and land for agriculture

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What has increased because of deforestation?

A

The release of CO2 into the atmosphere

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Why has the release of CO2 increased because of deforestation?

A

Because of burning and microorganisms

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What has reduced because of deforestation?

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The rate at which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere

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Why has the rate at which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere decreased because of deforestation?

A

Not as much is being locked up in trees for many years

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6
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Deforestation has lead to reduction in…

A

Biodiversity

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7
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Deforestation has occurred so that crops can be grown from which…

A

Biofuels (based on ethanol) can be produced

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Deforestation has occurred so there can be increases in cattle and rice crops which…

A

Provide more food

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What is the problem with cattle and rice crops?

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The produce methane, so there’s now more in the atmosphere

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What has the destruction of peat bogs released into the atmosphere?

A

CO2

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Why should we buy peat-free soil?

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To reduce the destruction of peat bogs

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