L3 - Sarawak's Virginity Flashcards

1
Q

What is being over exploited in Sarawak?

A

‘Logging silting up rivers’

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2
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What is the impact of mining and drilling in Sarawak?

A

A disruption of the Eco - system (orangutang’s are badly disrupted)

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3
Q

What is land being turned into/used for, and why?

A

Farming for agribusiness, such as palm oil. It is being converted to create income

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4
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What types of companies are managing this exploitation?

A

TNC’s are overlooking the actions that exploit Sarawak, as it allows then to gain income from the area.

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5
Q

What is capitalism?

A

Capitalism is a social system based on the principle of individual rights. Everyone earns money for themselves.

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6
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How many square kilometres of primary forest did Indonesia lose between 2000 and 2012?

A

60,000 square kilometres

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7
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Describe El Niño

A

The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the equator toward the coast of South America. Normally, this warm water pools near Indonesia and the Philippines. During an El Niño, the Pacific’s warmest surface waters sit offshore of northwestern South America

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8
Q

How many dams will the Chinese engineers build?

A

12 Dams

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9
Q

What are the natives called in the island of Borneo

A

Dayak

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10
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How many jobs will the corridor of renewable energy create?

A

1.5 millions jobs

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11
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How many indigenous people has the Bakun Dam displaced?

A

10,000

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12
Q

What is the capital of Sarawak?

A

Kuching

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13
Q

Where is Sarawak located?

A

On the western coast of Malaysia

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