Living World

Question 1

Name 2 causes of deforestation

Answer 1

• Logging (Malaysia became the world’s largest exporter of tropical wood)
• Commercial farming ( Malaysia is the largest exporter of palm oil)

Question 2

Name 2 Impacts of deforestation (Malaysia case study)

Answer 2

Biodiversity loss (over 600 species in Malaysia’s forests)
Indigenous Tribes (Penan tribe rely on the forest)

Question 3

Name 2 opportunities in The Thar Desert (Jaisalmer city)

Answer 3

• Water supplied by Indira Ghandi canal

- Tourism

Question 4

Name 2 challenges in the That Desert (Jaisalmer city)

Answer 4

• Human demand for water x12 more

- camel no. Reduced by half (milk is good and blood for cancer)