The Living World Flashcards
How has tropical rain-forests developed economically?
The money earned from these enterprises like mines, farms and roads have been earned to generate foreign income, that can be used for debt or be used for further developed projects
What jobs are available that are related to tropical rain-forests?
Mining, Logging, Farming and Construction
What is the climate like in tropical rain-forests?
It is wet with over 2,000 m of rainfall per year, and is warm with an average daily temperature of 28 degrees.
Why is the climate good?
It provides good conditions for plant growth
What are the threats to a tropical rain-forest?
Farming, Logging, Mining, Roads and Population
How is farming a threat?
Farmers need large areas to grow crops
How is logging a threat?
Trees are cut down to be sold for timber and make furniture and paper
How is miming a threat?
Large areas are needed to mine iron, copper, gold and aluminium
How is population a threat?
Houses need to be built, for rapid growth population countries
