Tropical Rainforests-Malaysia Flashcards

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What is deforestation

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The cutting down of trees and forests to allow a different land use.

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What is farming (reason for deforestation)

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large areas are cleared for livestock.

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What is logging (reason for deforestation)

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tropical rainforests are cut down so that valuable trees like mahogany can be sold to make furniture.

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What is mining (reason for deforestation)

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Clearing of trees to create mines to reach valuable ores like iron.

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What is Hydroelectric power (reason for deforestation)

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The clearance of trees to create dams to collect power ( Malaysia-Bakun dam)

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What is population (reason for deforestation)

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Clearance of trees to build more infrastructure for he increasing population

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What are 4 impacts of deforestation?

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climate change
soil erosion
flooding
increased greenhouse gases

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What are some responses to deforestation in Malaysia

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Replanting
alternative timber (rubber trees)
Selective logging
Permanent Forest Estates (no change of land use is allowed)
National Parks (protect biodiversity)

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