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Part 14: How can the taiga be conserved? Flashcards

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  1. What are the arguments for protecting the taiga forests?
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a. Trees absorb CO2 b. Deforestation destroys the land

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  1. What are the arguments for exploiting the taiga forests?
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a. Jobs b. Resources can be sold for money c. Hydroelectric dams do not generate CO2

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  1. Why is deforestation increasing in some parts of the taiga?
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a. Mining b. Timber for paper

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  1. Why is deforestation not increasing in some parts of the taiga?
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a. Some areas are protected

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  1. What is a national park?
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a. Protected land b. No one can build c. People can only visit

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  1. Name a taiga national park
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a. Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada

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  1. Which species of animal live in Wood Buffalo?
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a. Bison b. Wolves c. Black bears

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  1. Why do people visit Wood Buffalo National Park?
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a. Hiking b. Camping

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  1. What is the west of the park used for?
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a. Wildlife

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  1. What are the possible threats to Wood Buffalo National Park?
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a. Tar sands mining could pollute the water b. A new hydroelectric dam could take water out of the rivers

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  1. What does commercial mean?
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a. Businesses doing things for money

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  1. What is commercial forestry?
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a. Businesses cutting trees down for money

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  1. How many jobs are there is forestry in Canada?
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a. 500,000

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  1. How much money does Canada make from logging each year?
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a. US$15 billion

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  1. What is clear cutting?
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a. When all the trees in an area are cut down

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  1. Is clear cutting sustainable?
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  1. What is selective logging?
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a. When only big, valuable trees are cut down

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  1. Is selective logging sustainable?
19
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  1. What is sustainable forest management?
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a. When forests are used sustainably

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  1. Can trees be cut down when there is sustainable forest management?
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a. Yes b. Trees have to be replanted

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  1. What sort of trees have to be replanted in sustainable forest management?
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a. A variety of trees to encourage biodiversity

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  1. What is happening to the Finnish taiga forests because of sustainable forest management?
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a. The forests are getting bigger

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  1. Who would be in favour of protecting the taiga forests?
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a. Conservationists b. Indigenous people

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  1. Who would be in favour of using the taiga forests to make money?
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a. Oil companies b. Logging companies

Hertswood Academy Geography GCSE Forests (year 11 revision version) (14 decks)

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