X1 living world case studies Flashcards
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5 causes of Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
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- subsistent farming
- logging
- mineral extraction
- commercial farming
- road building
2
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5 ways to manage Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
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- selective logging
- education
- ecotourism
- international agreements
- debt relief
3
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where is the amazon rainforest
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south America
- Brazil, columbia…..
4
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international agreements and debt reduction in the amazon rainforest
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- TROPICAL TRADE AGREEMENT - resists trade in hardwood rainforests - sustainable
- debt reduction - HICs help the LICs
5
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where is the western desert
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south west USA
- arizona, california etc…..
- contains 3 seperate deserts
6
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opportunities for ENERGY in the western desert
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- solar from high temps all year round
- hydroelectric power from Hover dam and lake mead
7
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opportunities for TOURISM in the western desert
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- national parks
- grand canyon
- lake mead
- las vegas
8
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opportunities for MINERAL EXTRACTION in the western desert
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- copper, uranium, coal
- limits for environmental concerns
9
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western desert challenges INACCESSIBILITY
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- low population - lack of surfaced roads
- route 66 is one of the only roads and connects chicago and california
10
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western desert challenges EXTREME TEMPS
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- average 27 degrees (can reach 50)
- water shortages - high evaporation rates
- too hot to work outside
11
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western desert challenges WATER SUPPLY
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- not enough bc of high demand is major cities near
- climate change means temps getting higher
- water from colorado river is limited and species are dying
12
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4 causes of desertification in the western desert
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- population growth
- removal of fuel wood
- climate change
- overgrazing
13
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3 desertification management in the western desert
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- low rock water walls - collects surface water
- great green wall - plant trees across edge of desert
- appropriate technology - efficent stoves etc to reduce energy usage
