Which two are the most similar with regard to rainfall
desert and tundra.
Why is water pollution so harmful?
conditions such as cancer
What is the reason for the unequal distribution of water?
Rain is the most significant factor in the unequal distribution of water in different parts of the world.
Deforestation
the purposeful clearing of forested land.
What is the main cause of desertification?
'Climatic variations'
what is the definition of biomes
an area classified according to the species that live in that location
what does water pollution can cause
skin diarrhea
What causes uneven water distribution?
Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding and droughts, intensifying the water stress in some regions.
deforestation effects
climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for Indigenous people.
What is an example of desertification?
Gobi Desert and Mongolia
what do biomes mean
an area classified according to the species that live in that location
how does water water pollution become a problem
it can kill you
What are the effects of unequal distribution of water?
drives a diversity in climate and ecosystems (or biomes); water availability for human life, industry, and agriculture
Why do we need to stop deforestation?
affects ecosystems, climate, and even increases risk for zoonotic diseases spreading to humans.
Is desertification a problem?
Drylands are already fragile
What biomes is Florida in?
Deserts, swamps, and jungles
how can we help water pollution
picking up stuff behind us and making sure that there is no trash
What causes water inequality?
population growth, changing lifestyles, increasing pollution and accelerating urbanisation
How does deforestation affect humans?
these communities lose resources to cultivate the food they need to survive, pushing them into food insecurity
What does desertification mean in Africa?
The loss or destruction of the biological potential of the land
how do biomes work
It consists of a biological community that has formed in response to its physical environment and regional climate.
Why do we water pollution?
city sewage and industrial waste discharge
What factors affect water distribution?
g climate, geology, pollution of supply, over-abstraction, limited infrastructure and poverty.
What will happen if we don't fix deforestation?
climate change, desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and a host of problems for Indigenous people.
How to stop desertification?