Biomes
What is a biome?
an area of the planet that can be classified
What is called when harmful substances contaiminates rivers, lakes, and oceans?
Water pollution
What is Unequal Water Distribution?
is unevenly distributed around the world
what is the process called when fertile land turns into desert, often due to drough overuse?
desertification
What is the cause of deforestation?
the clearing of forests
this biome is characterized by tall, evengreen trees, abundant rainfall, and animals like monkeys and jaguars
Tropical rainforest
what is the impact of dirty water on plants and animals?
dirty water can have severe impacts on both plants and animals, affecting ecosystems in numerous ways
What is a drought?
this type of climate change-fueled event can devastate crops, leading to food insecurity in regions already struggling with water access
How can humans cause desertification?
through a clearing of trees and the overglazing of livestock
What is nitrogen?
this essential nutrient is often depleted in rainforests after deforestation, leading to infertile soil
What is the Savanna?
characterized by its sparse vegetation and extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night
What is nutrient pollution?
pollution often from untreated sewage, leads to excessive algae growth in the Nile
What are the causes of unequal distribution?
Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding and droughts, intensifying the water stress in some regions
What is the Sahara desert?
This region in Africa, once known for its fertile grasslands, is expanding southward due to factors like overgrazing and animals
What will happen if they don't stop deforestation?
Forest loss and damage cause around 10% of global warming
this biome experiences a wet and dry season, is prone to wildfires, and is home to animals like giraffes and lions.
Savanna (or Tropical Grassland )
Where does water pollution come from?
sewage and wastewater treatment
what is the impact of the uneven distribution of water?
social unrest, health disparities, and economic among different communities
what is the Sahel?
The North-Central African semi-arid region between the Sahara Desert and savanna regions.
What is the Democratic Republic of Congo?
This African country, despite having a relatively low deforestation rate overall, is experiencing significant forest loss in its Congo basin region due to factors like logging and mining overall
What is the African biome called?
savanna biome
what are the causes of water pollution?
Sewage, Global warming, Oil spill, Acid rain
name all five major types of biomes
aquatic, grassland, forest, desert,and tundra
How is desertification affecting Africa?
reduces crop yields, causes food shortages, and increases poverty in impacted populations by destroying fertile land and water supplies.
how is deforestation harming Africa?
both soil erosion and flooding heavily compromise agricultural productivity and food security across the continent