Deforestation in deciduous woodlands (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What does deforestation mean?
What does deforestation mean?
Permanent removal of trees & woodland
Why do coniferous plantations replace deciduous woodlands?
Why do coniferous plantations replace deciduous woodlands?
Conifers grow much faster than deciduous
How do conifer plantations affect biodiversity?
How do conifer plantations affect biodiversity?
They support fewer wildlife species
Why can't ancient woodlands be quickly restored once destroyed?
Why can't ancient woodlands be quickly restored once destroyed?
Took centuries to develop relationships
Why does agricultural expansion drive deforestation?
Why does agricultural expansion drive deforestation?
Farmland commands higher prices
Which woodlands are most vulnerable to clearance for development?
Which woodlands are most vulnerable to clearance for development?
Those not protected by law
How does increasing car ownership affect deciduous woodlands?
How does increasing car ownership affect deciduous woodlands?
Creates demand for road networks
What causes indirect environmental damage to woodlands?
What causes indirect environmental damage to woodlands?
Pesticide use from adjacent farms
What is true about legal protection of deciduous woodlands?
What is true about legal protection of deciduous woodlands?
Much lacks legal protection
What pattern do deforestation causes typically follow?
What pattern do deforestation causes typically follow?
Multiple factors work together
How do conifer canopies affect the forest floor?
How do conifer canopies affect the forest floor?
They block sunlight reducing plant variety