The Living World Flashcards
What are the 6 causes of deforestation in Malaria?
Logging
Road building
Energy development
Mineral extraction
Population pressure
Commercial farming
When did Malaysia become the biggest exporter of wood?
1980’s
What are 3 impacts of deforestation?
Lack of biodiversity
Soil erosion
Climate change
What is our challenges in cold environments case study?
Svalbard
What are the extreme temperatures in Svalbard?
Can be below -30•c
Why is it difficult to build on Svalbard?
It’s building on permafrost.
Is Svalbard accessible or inaccessible, why?
Inaccessible, it can only be reached by sea or air and people have to travel on snowmobiles.
Name a challenge about the services in Svalbard.
Power water and sanitation pipes have to be heated and insulated above the ground.
Name 4 opportunities in Svalbard.
Mineral extraction
Tourism
Geothermal energy
Fushing
Why is fishing an opportunity in Svalbard?
There are over 150 species
Why is tourism an opportunity in Svalbard?
300 people are employed by their services with 70,000 visits per year
Why is mineral extraction an opportunity in Svalbard?
It creates 300 jobs as it is the main economic activity.
What 2 ways are cold environments fragile?
Tundra vegetation easily damaged
Permafrost takes decades to recover
