Lesson 6.2 Flashcards
1
Q
149,000 hectares remain from the original 450,000 hectares in 1918.
A
Mangrove forests
2
Q
more than half of the country’s wetlands of international importance
covering 14,000 sq. km. are threatened.
A
Wetlands
3
Q
In 1935, there were 17 million hectares of forests. Today, there are
only six million hectares .
A
Forest
4
Q
likely to become the dominant direct driver of biodiversity loss by the end of the century.
A
Climate Change
5
Q
one of the major drivers of environmental change, thus, placing considerable constraints on environmental conservation, economic growth, and sustainable development.
A
Invasive Alien Species
6
Q
Over 100 million animals are hunted for bush meat
Illegal wildlife trade valued at USD $ 10 to 20 billion (ASEAN-WEN)
A
Illegal Wildlife Trade
7
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