deforestation & land use

• What is considered the most important limited resource for humans?

  Land
• What are some uses of land by humans?

  Building, farming, quarrying, dumping waste
• What is the consequence of using more land for human activities?

  Less land available for other organisms
• Why is deforestation commonly done?

  To clear land for farming and resources
• What are biofuels?

  Plant-based fuels used instead of fossil fuels
• What is logging?

  Cutting down trees for wood
• Where is deforestation currently happening a lot?

  Tropical regions with rainforests
• What are the three main problems caused by deforestation?

  1. Reduced carbon dioxide absorption
  2. Release of carbon dioxide from burning
  3. Loss of biodiversity and habitats
• What happens when trees are removed from forests?

  They stop photosynthesizing and absorbing CO2
• How does burning forests affect the atmosphere?

  It releases stored carbon as CO2
• What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

  It massively reduces biodiversity in the area
• Why can't microorganisms decay plants in peat bogs?

  Too acidic and waterlogged conditions
• What is peat?

  Partially rotted plants stored in bogs
• How does peat help with global warming?

  It stores carbon instead of releasing it
• What happens when peat bogs are drained?

  Microorganisms decompose plants and release CO2
• What is one use of peat besides being a fuel?

  Used as compost in gardens