Deforestation (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
Large-scale removal of trees
What is deforested land commonly repurposed for?
What is deforested land commonly repurposed for?
Agriculture and urban development
Which agricultural activity causes deforestation in tropical areas?
Which agricultural activity causes deforestation in tropical areas?
Cattle ranching
Which crops are grown for biofuel production causing deforestation?
Which crops are grown for biofuel production causing deforestation?
Sugarcane and maize
Why does deforestation increase in the atmosphere?
Why does deforestation increase in the atmosphere?
Trees release when burnt/decomposed
What role do trees play regarding carbon?
What role do trees play regarding carbon?
They store carbon
How does released from deforestation affect the climate?
How does released from deforestation affect the climate?
It contributes to global warming
How does deforestation reduce absorption?
How does deforestation reduce absorption?
Fewer trees for photosynthesis
What effect does deforestation have on biodiversity?
What effect does deforestation have on biodiversity?
It reduces biodiversity
Why are species endangered by deforestation?
Why are species endangered by deforestation?
They rely on forests for survival