relationship between 2 cycles - rainforest

Question 1

why will rain forming over intact rainforest may fall over deforested land?

Answer 1

due to wind, causing erosion with soil and ash flowing into rivers, increasing carbon content of rivers

Question 2

how does water leave the rainforest cycle? why?

Answer 2

as an output through streamflow due to reduced interception and increased surface runoff

Question 3

why is there reduced rainfall in intact forest?

Answer 3

there is less evapotranspiration in deforest areas, causing drought period and the intact rainforest to deteriorate

Question 4

what reduces water storage?

Answer 4

deforestation on peatlands and the digging of drainage channels

Question 5

what happens to organic peat matter due to deforestation?

Answer 5

• no longer preserved underwater and decomposes quickly releasing co2 into the atmosphere.
• weathering and erosion increase speeding ip decomposition
• There isa greater wildfire risk from hotter temps

Question 6

What does Blocking drainage ditches in peatland rainforests help do?

Answer 6

Restore the natural environment by increasing soil water storage and decreasing runoff

Question 7

What does increasing soil water storage and decreasing runoff do?

Answer 7

raise the water table and decrease flood risk

Question 8

What is a problem with a managed forest?

Answer 8

less effective at sequestering CO2 than a virgin forest