EQ3 Bourneo Deforestation

Question 1

What percentage of forest cover has Borneo lost since 1950?

Answer 1

Around 50%
-This significant loss highlights the impact of deforestation in the region.

Question 2

What trend has Europe experienced in terms of forest cover?

Answer 2

Slight increase, but a decline in tall tree forests
-This indicates a change in forest composition rather than overall forest area.

Question 3

Which region lost more grassland to agriculture in 2014 than the Brazilian Amazon lost to deforestation?

Answer 3

The Great Plains

This includes areas like Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas.

Question 4

What percentage of the Great Plains has remained intact due to converting grasslands to croplands?

Answer 4

70%

This reflects the impact of agricultural expansion on grassland ecosystems.

Question 5

Where is Bourneo?

Answer 5

Large island in Southeast Asia.
-Divided among Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.