Global Warming &deforestation

Question 1

How does the temp of planet increase

Answer 1

The gases act as insulating materials

By absorbing most of the energy that’s would normally be radiated about into space

Question 2

What are the consequences of global warming

Answer 2

Sea levels rising
Changes in species distribution
Changed in migration patterns
Reduction in biodiversity

Question 3

What are peat bogs

Answer 3

Bogs are areas of land that are acidic and waterlogged
Pants that love in the bogs don’t fully decay because there is not enough o2
The partly rotted plants gradually build up to form peat

Question 4

What happens to carbon in the plants in peat bogs

Answer 4

They remain in the plant

Question 5

Why are peat bogs drained or cut up up

What does this mean

Answer 5

Drained to use the area as farm land
Cut up and dried to use as fuel
Carbon dioxide is released and contributes to global warming emissions
Also reduced biodiversity

Question 6

Reasons for deforestation

Answer 6

Clear land

Grow crops from which biofuels based on ethanol can be produced

Question 7

What are the problems with deforestation

Answer 7

Less co2 taken in
More co2 in atmosphere
Less biodiversity

Question 8

What are programes to protect ecosystems and biodiversity

Answer 8

Breeding programmes (prevent extinction)
Habitat protection
Preventing global warming
Reducing waste

Question 9

What are field margins

Answer 9

Areas of land around the edges of fields where wild flowers and grasses are left to row
They provide habits for a wider verify of organisms

Question 10

What are the conflicting pressures that affect how biodiversity is maintained and protected

Answer 10

Costs of programmes
Effect on the local economy and job offers
Protecting food security from pests
Development of society eg housing areas