the living world Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the causes of deforestation in Malaysia?
Logging, palm oil plantations, mining, road building, and population pressure.
What are the impacts of deforestation in Malaysia?
Loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, climate change, and disruption to indigenous communities.
What are some sustainable management strategies used in Malaysia?
Selective logging, ecotourism, forest reserves, and international agreements.
What are the causes of desertification in the Thar Desert?
Overgrazing, over-cultivation, deforestation, and population growth.
How is desertification managed in the Thar Desert?
Afforestation, crop rotation, water management, and use of appropriate technology.
What is an ecosystem?
A community of plants, animals, and the environment working together.
What is a biome?
A large-scale ecosystem such as tropical rainforest, desert, or tundra.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in an ecosystem or biome.
What causes deforestation in Malaysia?
Logging, farming (palm oil), mining, road building, and urban expansion.
What are the impacts of deforestation in Malaysia?
Loss of biodiversity, climate change, soil erosion, and disruption of water cycles.
How is the rainforest in Malaysia being managed sustainably?
Ecotourism, selective logging, replanting, and education.
What is desertification
The process where fertile land becomes desert due to drought, deforestation, or poor farming.
Where is the Thar Desert located?
In northwest India and eastern Pakistan.
What are the challenges of living in the Thar Desert?
Extreme heat, water scarcity, and poor infrastructure.
How can desertification be reduced in the Thar Desert?
Tree planting, stone bunds, water conservation, and sustainable farming.
