unit 6 : biomes Flashcards
ecosystem
an ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things interacting with each other in a particular environment.
biome
a biome is a large-scale ecosystem that is defined by the climate, vegetation, and organisms that live in it. Biomes are characterized by their dominant vegetation, which is adapted to the particular climate conditions of the region.
palm oil stat : expot
mian export of malasia and indinasia, 5 and 10% of tottal export respectivly
WHY IS PALM OIL SO POPULAR ECONMY
requires 1/10 teh land, 1/7 th the fetrilizer and 1/14 the pesticide of soybean (the second most popular vegtable oil
WHY IS PALM OIL SO POPULAR scince
highly resistant to oxidation, remains solid at room temp
jobs : plam oil
4 million jobs in indonasia, 11 million indirect jobs in both indonasia and malasia put togther
palm oil economy : pro
Palm oil is a major contributor to Indonesia’s economy, accounting for around 3% of the country’s GDP.
palm oil economy : con
Indonesia’s economy has become heavily reliant on palm oil exports, which can leave the country vulnerable to fluctuations in global demand and prices. Furthermore, the high level of dependency on palm oil exports can have negative impacts on other sectors of the economy, such as agriculture and manufacturing.
eco pro palm oil
the use of palm oil as a biofuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86% compared to fossil fuels
eco con palm oil 2
between 1990 and 2010, Indonesia lost an estimated 46 million hectares of forest, much of it due to the expansion of palm oil plantations.between 1990 and 2010, Indonesia lost an estimated 46 million hectares of forest, much of it due to the expansion of palm oil plantations.
Background on Indonesia palm oil production
Indonesia is one of the largest producers and exporters of palm oil in the world, accounting for over 50% of global palm oil production. The country has a long history of palm oil cultivation, with the first commercial plantation established in the early 1900s by the Dutch colonial government.
peat 2 stats
palm oil production is responsible for 8% of the world’s deforestation and is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The conversion of peatlands into palm oil plantations is particularly damaging, as it can release up to 10 times more carbon dioxide than deforestation of other types of forest.
why amazon deforestatioon
cattle ranching accounts for 80% of current deforestation in the Amazon, while soybean production is responsible for around 17%.
amazon area lost stat
Between 1970 and 2020, the Amazon rainforest has lost over 20% of its total area to deforestation, equivalent to an area larger than the size of France
amazon fires
In 2020, there were over 103,000 fires in the Brazilian Amazon, the highest number since 2010.
palm oil fire
2015, burnt down an area teh size of belgium, smke spread as far as singapore, 16 billion in dmage, 100,000 remature dtahs
amazon carbon absorbtion
It’s estimated that the Amazon rainforest absorbs around 2.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, roughly equivalent to the annual carbon emissions of Japan
amazon biodiversity
The Amazon rainforest is home to over 10% of the world’s biodiversity, including thousands of plant and animal species that are found nowhere else.
masai mara location
kenya, bordering sernengetti national park in tanzania
named after
the indengious masai tribe
What effects is tourism having on Kenya?
Off-road minibus driving is wrecking the vegetation in national parks and game reserves
Sewage is seeping into rivers, trees are being cut down for firewood
Some animals such as cheetahs are changing their hunting habits to avoid tourists
What is the Basecamp Naboisha Conservancy project?
The project covers 20,000 hectares of the Masai Mara and has a particularly high density of wildlife- some endangered
Under the scheme, travel companies lease the Masai’s land, so the Masai people receive a regular monthly rent from it in return for it becoming a wildlife conservation area.
What changes have been made in souvenir shops?
Each is labelled with the name of the woman who has made it- a guarantee that the profits will go directly to that individual
masi mara economy of keya
Tourism contributes to the national economy, with wildlife tourism contributing 12% of Kenya’s GDP
masai mara netaive social impact 3
Displacement of traditional communities due to tourism development
Cultural degradation and loss of traditional knowledge and practices
Increase in conflicts between wildlife and local communities
economic negative of teh masai mara tourism
Overreliance on tourism revenue, making local communities vulnerable to fluctuations in tourist numbers and revenue
stat masai mara land
Only 16.9% of the Masai Mara is considered as undisturbed habitat due to the development of tourism infrastructure
masai mara and waste
60 tons of waste is collected from the Masai Mara each year
