Part 14: How can the taiga be conserved? Flashcards
1
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- What are the arguments for protecting the taiga forests?
A
a. Trees absorb CO2 b. Deforestation destroys the land
2
Q
- What are the arguments for exploiting the taiga forests?
A
a. Jobs b. Resources can be sold for money c. Hydroelectric dams do not generate CO2
3
Q
- Why is deforestation increasing in some parts of the taiga?
A
a. Mining b. Timber for paper
4
Q
- Why is deforestation not increasing in some parts of the taiga?
A
a. Some areas are protected
5
Q
- What is a national park?
A
a. Protected land b. No one can build c. People can only visit
6
Q
- Name a taiga national park
A
a. Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada
7
Q
- Which species of animal live in Wood Buffalo?
A
a. Bison b. Wolves c. Black bears
8
Q
- Why do people visit Wood Buffalo National Park?
A
a. Hiking b. Camping
9
Q
- What is the west of the park used for?
A
a. Wildlife
10
Q
- What are the possible threats to Wood Buffalo National Park?
A
a. Tar sands mining could pollute the water b. A new hydroelectric dam could take water out of the rivers
11
Q
- What does commercial mean?
A
a. Businesses doing things for money
12
Q
- What is commercial forestry?
A
a. Businesses cutting trees down for money
13
Q
- How many jobs are there is forestry in Canada?
A
a. 500,000
14
Q
- How much money does Canada make from logging each year?
A
a. US$15 billion
15
Q
- What is clear cutting?
A
a. When all the trees in an area are cut down
