Deforestation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does deforestation mean?
What does deforestation mean?
Permanently clearing forests for other uses
Where does deforestation mainly continue today?
Where does deforestation mainly continue today?
In tropical areas
Why is land cleared for agriculture during deforestation?
Why is land cleared for agriculture during deforestation?
To grow food crops for growing populations
Why are biofuel crops grown on deforested land?
Why are biofuel crops grown on deforested land?
As alternatives to fossil fuels
How does cutting down trees increase atmospheric CO2?
How does cutting down trees increase atmospheric CO2?
Stored carbon is released as CO2
Why do fewer trees mean less CO2 removal from the atmosphere?
Why do fewer trees mean less CO2 removal from the atmosphere?
Less photosynthesis occurs
What is peat made from?
What is peat made from?
Partly decomposed plant material
What happens when peat is burned as fuel?
What happens when peat is burned as fuel?
It releases carbon dioxide
What does biodiversity mean?
What does biodiversity mean?
The variety of all different species
What happens to arthropods when rainforests become palm oil plantations?
What happens to arthropods when rainforests become palm oil plantations?
Fewer groups survive than in forests