Deforestation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
Permanently clearing forests for other uses
Where deforestation mainly occurs today
Where deforestation mainly occurs today
Tropical areas
Three main reasons for deforestation
Three main reasons for deforestation
Agriculture, timber/building materials, biofuel production
How deforestation increases CO2
How deforestation increases CO2
Burning/cutting trees releases stored carbon as CO2
How deforestation reduces CO2 removal
How deforestation reduces CO2 removal
Fewer trees means less photosynthesis to remove CO2
What is peat?
What is peat?
Partly decomposed plant material
Problem when peat is destroyed
Problem when peat is destroyed
Releases CO2 into atmosphere, adds to global warming
What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
Variety of all different species in an ecosystem
How deforestation reduces biodiversity
How deforestation reduces biodiversity
Species lose homes and food sources
Palm oil plantations vs rainforest biodiversity
Palm oil plantations vs rainforest biodiversity
Much lower biodiversity in plantations than rainforest