Deforestation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Deforestation
Deforestation
Large-scale removal of trees from an area
Why is deforestation done?
Why is deforestation done?
Agriculture, urban development, other uses
Agriculture causing tropical deforestation
Agriculture causing tropical deforestation
Cattle ranching and rice fields
Crops grown for biofuels
Crops grown for biofuels
Sugarcane and maize
What do trees store?
What do trees store?
Carbon
What happens when trees are burned/decomposed?
What happens when trees are burned/decomposed?
CO₂ is released into atmosphere
Effect of CO₂ release from deforestation
Effect of CO₂ release from deforestation
Contributes to global warming
Why fewer trees worsen climate change
Why fewer trees worsen climate change
Less CO₂ absorbed through photosynthesis
How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
Reduces biodiversity through habitat destruction
How are forest species affected?
How are forest species affected?
Endangered through habitat loss