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Plant adaptations for the rainforest biome |
Shallow root systems - gather nutrients from toplevel of soil Drip tips - allow water to run off to discourage growth of fungi |
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Explain the causes of deforestation
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- Converting forests to farming land - Harvesting items (wood, palm oil) |
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Impact of deforestation |
- Loss of habitat for plant and animals - More rapid climate change - Salinity increase in the soil |
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What is an ecological footprint? |
The measure of the impact that human activity is having on ecosystems |
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Impact of food production on the environment |
- farms can pollute air and water with CO2 from gases and animal waste |
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Sustainable solutions to the impact of food production |
- Using compost (decaying plant matter) as a fertiliser - Raising animals in pastures |
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What are the key causes of food insecurity? |
- Climate & weather - War & displacement - Poverty trap |
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What are some sustainable solutions for food insecurity? |
- Support small farms - Embracing technology - Research new/better crops |
