The living world Flashcards
where are deserts found?
30 degrees north and south of the equator
where are rainforests found?
along the equator
name the layers of the rainforest.
shrub, lower canopy, middle canopy, top canopy
how have plants adapted to life in the rainforest?
taller for sunlight
bark to protect from insects
deep routes to support their weight
Why has deforestation decreased in some countries?
due to improvement in crop yields
outline one environmental effect of deforestation
loss of habitats
what is ecotourism?
tourism directed toward natural environments
where is the Thar desert located?
on the border of India and Pakistan
what are some challenges faced in the Thar desert?
Lack of water supply
lack of job opportunity
extreme temperatures
what are some opportunities in the Thar desert?
Mineral mining
Tourism
Renewable sources of energy such as solar power
