Biomes
Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?
tundra
What is the definition of water pollution?
The contamination of Earth's water
Why are there "Water wars" in the Middle east?
There isn't enough water for the population and countries fight over the three rivers
What is deforestation and forest degradation?
Deforestation refers to the destruction and conversion of forest land to other land uses usually considered more profitable.
What is desertification?
The refers to the process of fertile land becoming unproductive. This means that the land struggles to grow any type of vegetation due to lack of minerals and nutrients in the soil.
Which biome covers most of the land mass near the Earth's equator?
tropical rainforest
What are causes of water pollution?
Oil spills and Acid rain
Why is there unequal water distribution in SW Asia?
all of the above
What is the extent of the problem?
Forests cover roughly 30% of the world's land area.
What causes of Desertification
Desertification can be caused by many factors, including deforestation, overpopulation, poor agricultural practices or climate change.
Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?
tropical rainforest
Why is water pollution dangerous to the environment?
It makes the polluted water have no use.
What is a HUMAN factor that contributes to the unequal distribution of water?
building of dams
Is deforestation and forest degradation occurring within the EU?
Intensive deforestation has occurred over much of Europe at different times in its history.
What are some misconceptions about it?
Although the word “desert” is normally associated with sand, desertification does not necessarily mean the land is becoming sand-covered.
Which major biome is home to cacti, mesquite, white thorn, pack rats, small reptiles, and coyotes?
desert
What are pesticides?
A poisonous chemical that kills crop eating animals.
Where would you expect to find Bedouins?
Near an Oasis
What are the causes of deforestation and forest degradation?
Deforestation can occur as a result of direct and indirect economic, institutional, political, natural or social factors.
Where does it happen?
This can happen anywhere as long as there is land with soil.
Identify an a example of an abiotic factor?
sunlight
True or false: Sewage is what humans wash down their toilet, shower, and sinks.
True
What is the biggest difference between ground water and fossil water?
Groundwater can be replaced over time, but fossil water is non-renewable.
What are the negative impacts of deforestation?
The negative impact of deforestation can be felt in economic terms, but also in the environment and society in general, especially on climate, biodiversity and poverty.
How are is this related to poverty?
According to the U.N., there are roughly two billion people who live and depend on dryland ecosystems, and up to 90 percent of those live in developing countries.