Manageing the carbon and water cycels Flashcards

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What are ways to manage the water cycle?

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forestry
water allocations
drainage basin planning

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How does forestry manage water cycle?

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-stabilising the water cycle by increasing interception and transportation
-protect forest communities

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How does water allocations help manager water cycle?

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-minimise looses of water to evaporation and run off
-better water harvesting provides extra water resources

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How does drainage basin planning help manage water cycle?

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-improve surface water storage and run off
-planning flood control

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What are ways to manage the carbon cycle?

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-wetland restoration
-afforestation
-agriculture practices
-international agreements
-cap and trade

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What is wetland restoration?

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Included freshwater
marshes and salt marshes

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What is afforestation?

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involves planting trees in deforested areas
this can help reduce CO2 levels in atmosphere

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