Deforestation (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
Large-scale removal of trees from an area
What is one agricultural reason for deforestation in tropical areas?
What is one agricultural reason for deforestation in tropical areas?
Clearing land for cattle ranching
Why is land cleared for rice fields in tropical areas?
Why is land cleared for rice fields in tropical areas?
For agriculture
Which crops are grown for biofuel production in deforested areas?
Which crops are grown for biofuel production in deforested areas?
Sugarcane and maize
What happens to the carbon stored in trees when they are burned?
What happens to the carbon stored in trees when they are burned?
CO₂ is released into atmosphere
How does releasing CO₂ from burning trees affect the climate?
How does releasing CO₂ from burning trees affect the climate?
Contributes to global warming
By what process do trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere?
By what process do trees absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
What is the effect of having fewer trees on CO₂ absorption?
What is the effect of having fewer trees on CO₂ absorption?
Less CO₂ is absorbed from atmosphere
How does reduced CO₂ absorption due to deforestation affect climate?
How does reduced CO₂ absorption due to deforestation affect climate?
Exacerbates climate change
What happens to biodiversity when deforestation destroys habitats?
What happens to biodiversity when deforestation destroys habitats?
Biodiversity is reduced