Malaysia

Question 1

What are the causes of deforestation? (6)

Answer 1

• logging
• agriculture
• mineral extraction
• tourism
• Energy development
• road building

Question 2

——% of Malaysia forest has been lost.

Answer 2

67

Question 3

Deforestation can lead to (9)

Answer 3

• soil erosion
• loss of biodiversity
• climate change
• release of CO2
• loss of carbon sink
• water pollution
• economic gain,
• jobs
• increased taxes.

Question 4

Solutions (6)

Answer 4

• selective logging
• ecotourism
• national parks
• education
• international agreements
• debt reduction