The living world: Tropical rainforests - Impacts Of Deforestation In Malaysia Flashcards

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Soil erosion

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Without tree roots binding the soil together wind and rain easily erodes the soil.

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Loss of biodiversity

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Destroying the ecosystem and the many habitats that exist on the ground and in the trees.

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Climate change

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During photosynthesis, trees absorb CO2 and emit oxygen. By absorbing CO2 trees store the carbon and reduce the rate of global warming. Deforestation reduces moisture in the air resulting in a drier climate.

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Economic development

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Deforestation is mainly driven by profit. However deforestation may result in short-term gains it may also lead to long term losses.

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Economic gains

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. Development will lead to an increase in jobs.
. Companies will pay taxes to the government.
. Improved transport.
. Minerals such as gold are very valuable.

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Economic losses

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. Pollution of water results in water shortage.
. Fires can break out and destroy vast areas of forest.
. Rising temperatures could devastate farming.

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Deforestation Case Study – Malaysia.

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The rate of deforestation in Malaysia is increasing faster than any tropical country in the world.

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Deforestation Case Study – Malaysia: causes

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Logging – Malaysia became the world’s largest exporter of tropical wood in the 1980s.
-Energy development – Bakun Dam generates electricity, the reservoir flooded 700km2 of forests and farmland.

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