Why is it important to protect our forests? Flashcards
1
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Slash and burn
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A type of farming in the tropical rainforest where farmers cut down and burn just enough trees to grow crops.
2
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Hydro-electricity
A
Energy generated from a natural waterfall, a fast flowing river or by building a dam across a river.
3
Q
Ecosystem
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A community of plant and animals that live together in the environment.
4
Q
Soil
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Loose material on the earths surface in which plants grow and organisms live.
5
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Climate change
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How the average temperature or rainfall for a place changes over a period of time.
