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Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

I can describe the location, causes and impacts of deforestation in Indonesia.

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Deforestation in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest

I can describe the location, causes and impacts of deforestation in Indonesia.

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Key learning points

  1. The majority of Indonesia’s rainforests are located in Borneo, Papua and Sumatra.
  2. Causes of deforestation in Indonesia include subsistence and commercial farming, logging, energy and population growth.
  3. Impacts of deforestation in Indonesia include erosion, pollution, habitat loss, carbon emissions, economic development.

Keywords

  • Biodiversity - a measure of how many different species live in an ecosystem

  • Deforestation - large-scale removal or clearing of forests

  • Subsistence farmers - farmers that grow only enough food for themselves

Common misconception

Indonesia is a large island with a small population.

Indonesia is not one island: it is an archipelago, a group of over 17 000 islands. Nor does it have a small population: it’s population is over 270 million people.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the main characteristic of a tropical rainforest?
Cold temperatures year-round
Correct answer: High biodiversity and rainfall
Sparse vegetation
Located near the poles
Q2.
Where are tropical rainforests typically located?
Near the poles
Correct answer: Between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
In deserts
In mountainous regions
Q3.
What is one of the main causes of deforestation in tropical rainforests?
Overpopulation
Correct answer: Logging for timber
Natural wildfires
Volcanoes
Q4.
What is the main reason tropical rainforests have such high biodiversity?
Correct answer: They have a high level of rainfall and sunlight
They are located in remote areas
They experience seasonal changes
Q5.
What is the "canopy" in a tropical rainforest?
The ground layer of the forest
Correct answer: The top layer where trees are highest and most sunlight is absorbed
The water layer in rivers and lakes
The underground root system
Q6.
How does the tropical rainforest biome contribute to regulating the global climate?
Correct answer: It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide
It reduces ocean currents
It causes global warming
It creates large-scale hurricanes

4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following best describes Indonesia?
A large island with a small population
Correct answer: An archipelago with a large population
An archipelago with a small population
A small island with a large population
Q2.
What is one of the main causes of deforestation in Indonesia?
Overfishing
Tourism
Correct answer: Logging and oil palm plantations
Q3.
What is an environmental impact of deforestation in Indonesia?
Correct answer: More frequent floods
Increased wildlife populations
Reduced air pollution
Increased soil fertility
Q4.
What is subsistence farming?
Farming for commercial profit
Correct answer: Farming to feed the farmer's family and local community
Farming using advanced machinery
Farming on large plantations

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