Logging
What is logging?
The process of cutting, transport, and processing of trees
How can desertification occur?
Moisture loss because of drought, and livestock overgrazing
What is agriculture?
The use of land to produce food
How do wetlands protect soil from floods?
They absorb water like a "natural sponge"
How can we preserve trees for future generations?
We can use sustainable forestry and use some while preserving trees to leave for the future generations.
What causes erosion?
When ice, wind, and water displace loose soil
How can landfills harm the environment?
If they are not managed correctly toxic waste can leak into soil and water
What is a wetland?
An area full of water where it covers soil for a long period of time
What are the two types of logging?
Selective and clear cutting
The layers of soil in order, from top to bottom
What are the types of land use?
Agriculture, mining, and development
How do wetlands help organisms?
They serve as breeding and nursery grounds, habitats, and feeding grounds
Why may sustainable forestry be ineffecient?
Because some trees may take longer to grow than others.
What is land reclamation?
The process where land is restored to its original land once fertile
What is strip mining?
Removal of top layer of soil, exposing resources, making it more vulnerable to erosion
How do humans affect wetlands?
Development can divert water flow and destroy habitats increasing the chance of erosion and the chance of flooding