Theme 3 Flashcards
Afforestation
The planting of trees/vegetation
Bilateral aid
Aid given by the government of one country to the government of another
Biomes
Large ecosystems at the global scale weather climate and vegetation is uniform
Biosphere
The regions of earth and atmosphere where plants and animals live
Climate change
The long-term changes in climate including temperature and precipitation
Colonialism
The historical practice where countries, like Britain went and took over other countries, such as Kenya, occupying it with settlers and exploiting its raw materials
Conserve
To prevent an environment being damaged by exploitation or to repair an environment that has already been damaged
Corruption
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
Debt
The money I would buy a country or individual
Decomposer
Animals/plants that break down dead plants and animals. They are very important for any ecosystem, as they provide essential nutrients
Deforestation
The cutting down of trees/vegetation
Desert
An area having annual precipitation of less than 250mm a year
Desertification
When the climate of a dry region becomes even dryer and vegetation is lost to soil erosion and the spread of the desert ecosystem
Development gap
The difference in wealth between rich and poor countries
Development
The use of resources and technology to increase wealth and improve standards of living
