geography yr7

What is the definition of deforestation ?

The removal of trees/forests

What is climate change?

The expected weather over the year , based on over 30 years of averages.

What is a sweatshop ?

A factory where workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions

What is a transnational corporation (TNC)?

A company that operates in many different countries

What is a LIC ?

Low income countries

What is the key word for the distance food is transported from its place of production to its final use ?

Food miles

What is evaporation ?

When water turns from liquid to Vapour when heated

What best describes precipitation ?

Rain , snow , hail

What is the water cycle also known as ?

The hydrological cycle.

Define the term Fairtrade ?

Fair trade is an international movement working to make sure farmers are paid a fair amount for their work .

Define the term sustainable development

The development which meets the needs of the current population without limiting the development of future generations .

What are the layers of the rainforest ? Lowest to highest

-Forest floor

-Under canopy/story

-canopy

-Emergent layer

What are some facts about the Forest floor?

The lowest layer of the rainforest. It is dark and humid due to very little sunlight. Home to insects, many organisms and decaying plant and animal matter.

What are some key facts about the Under canopy/story?

The layer above the forest floor. Receives limited sunlight. Home to shrubs, young trees, and various animals.

What are some facts about the canopy?

Forms a roof over the rainforest. Blocks out a lot of the sunlight. Home to half of all rainforest species.

What are some key facts about the emergent layer?

The highest layer of the rainforest. Receives the most sunlight. Home to tallest trees and various birds and insects.

What are the effects of deforestation?

Loss of habitat, climate change, and soil erosion.

What is palm oil?

Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is used in a wide variety of products.

What are the negative impacts of sourcing palm oil from rainforests?

Sourcing palm oil from rainforests can lead to deforestation, habitat loss for many species, and contribute to climate change through the release of greenhouse gases.

What are the environmental consequences of deforestation?

Deforestation leads to habitat loss, climate change due to reduced carbon sequestration, increased soil erosion, disrupted water cycles, and loss of biodiversity.

What are the economic reasons for deforestation?

Deforestation provides land for agriculture, logging, and mining, which can boost economic growth and provide jobs.

What is logging and why is it done?

Logging is the process of cutting down trees for commercial purposes, such as timber, paper, and other wood products. It can lead to deforestation, habitat loss, and soil erosion if not managed sustainably.

What are the environmental effects of oil companies?

Oil companies extract and process petroleum, leading to habitat destruction, oil spills, and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) that interact with each other and their physical environment (air, water, soil, etc.) as a functional unit.

What is an ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) that interact with each other and their physical environment (air, water, soil, etc.) as a functional unit.

What is latitude?

Latitude is the angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. Lines of latitude run horizontally around the Earth, parallel to the equator.

What is a carbon footprint ?

The total amount of greenhouse gases released by something , like a person,product,or business,due to their activities.

What is Hydroelectic power (HEP) ?

The type of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity.

What is a negative impact ?

The adverse effects or consequences that arise from various actions or processes , leading to harm or detriment in social , economic , or environmental contexts.

What is weather ?

The day to day state of the atmosphere including factors like temperature , wind or rain.

What is CO2

A clear gas composed of one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.