Borneo TRF

• What is the focus of the AQA GCSE Geography paper one section B?

  Living world case study
• Which tropical rainforest is the case study focused on?

  Borneo rainforest in Malaysia
• What percentage of Malaysia's land is covered by tropical rainforest?

  67 percent
• What is deforestation?

  Cutting down of trees
• What is the rate of deforestation in Malaysia compared to the world?

  Fastest rate across the world
• What are the main threats to Malaysia's rainforest?

  • Logging
  • Mineral extraction
  • Commercial farming
  • Subsistence farming
  • Population pressure
  • Energy development
  • Road building
• What significant role did Malaysia play in the 1980s regarding wood export?

  World's largest wood exporter
• What is the impact of logging on the rainforest?

  Clears entire parts, leaving only soil
• What is mined in the tropical rainforest besides timber?

  Tin and fossil fuels
• Why is palm oil significant in Malaysia?

  It is a valuable resource for profit
• What method do local tribes use for subsistence farming?

  Slash and burn method
• What are the risks associated with the slash and burn method?

  Fires can grow out of control
• What causes population pressure in Malaysia's rainforest areas?

  Poor people moving from cities to rural areas
• What is the name of the hydroelectric power plant built in 2011 in Malaysia?

  Bacon Dam
• What is a positive aspect of the Bacon Dam?

  It provides renewable energy
• What is a negative impact of the Bacon Dam on the rainforest?

  It flooded large areas of rainforest
• Why is road building a threat to the rainforest?

  It causes large parts to be destroyed
• What are the impacts of deforestation in Malaysia?

  • Soil erosion
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Climate change
  • Economic development
• What is soil erosion?

  Removal of soil by wind and rain
• How do tree roots affect soil quality?

  They bind the soil together
• What does biodiversity measure?

  Variety of plants and animals
• How does deforestation affect biodiversity?

  Destroys ecosystems and habitats
• What role do trees play in climate change?

  They absorb carbon dioxide
• What happens to carbon during deforestation?

  It is released into the atmosphere
• What are some economic benefits of deforestation in Malaysia?

  Jobs and tax revenue from logging
• What are some economic losses caused by deforestation?

  Water pollution and rising temperatures