Malaysia Flashcards
1
Q
Where is malaysia
A
south east Asia, natural vegetation is tropical rainforest, 67% of land covered by rainforest,
2
Q
describe deforestation in Malaysia
A
timber highly valued export, means land can be used for cattle ranching, commercial farming, production of rubber and palm oil, rate of deforestation increasing
3
Q
what are threats to malaysia rainforests
A
logging, mineral extraction, population pressure, commercial farming, subsistence farming,
4
Q
What are the impacts of deforestation in Malaysia
A
soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, contribution to climate change, economic gains, economic losses
