rainforests Flashcards
what is a biome
an area of the planet with a similar climate and landscape, where similar animals and plants live
what is biodiversity
the variety of life in the world or a particular habitat
what is commercial farming
farming to sell produce for a profit
what is debt reduction
national debt relief in return for protecting rainforests
what is ecotourism
responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and benefits locals
what is soil erosion
removal of topsoil faster so it can be replaced
what is the climate of the rainforest
high temperatures and high rainfall
what is the soil like in the rainforest
not very fertile - nutrients concentrated in the topsoil and quickly absorbed by shallow buttress roots
give five reasons why the rainforest is important
carbon sink, water and nutrient cycling, wildlife habitats, biodiversity, protection against soil erosion
what goods are found in the rainforest
food crops, wild meat and fish, building material, water, medicine
give three causes of deforestation
logging, road building, mineral extraction, energy development, settlement and population growth
what is our case study for rainforests
Malaysia
what percentage of its rainforest did Malaysia lose between 2000 and 2012
14.3%
how long is the growing season for trees in the rainforest
12 months
