Deforestation (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What makes deforestation different from normal tree cutting?
What makes deforestation different from normal tree cutting?
The forest is permanent & not replanted
Where is deforestation mainly happening today?
Where is deforestation mainly happening today?
In tropical areas like rainforests
Which is NOT a farming reason for deforestation?
Which is NOT a farming reason for deforestation?
Getting wood for furniture
Why are trees cut down for timber?
Why are trees cut down for timber?
To build houses & make furniture
How does burning trees affect carbon dioxide levels?
How does burning trees affect carbon dioxide levels?
It releases CO & adds to global warming
Why do fewer trees mean more CO in the atmosphere?
Why do fewer trees mean more CO in the atmosphere?
Trees normally absorb CO as they grow
What is peat made from?
What is peat made from?
Plant material partly rotted away
What are the two main uses of peat?
What are the two main uses of peat?
Fuel & garden compost
What happens when peat bogs are destroyed?
What happens when peat bogs are destroyed?
They release CO & reduce biodiversity
What does biodiversity mean?
What does biodiversity mean?
Lots of different species in one place
Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
Ecosystems stay stable; species depend on each other
In the palm oil study, how did insect groups change from rainforest to plantation?
In the palm oil study, how did insect groups change from rainforest to plantation?
Decreased from 11 to 4-5 groups