Caatinga (3)

Question 0

Conditions of Caatinga

Answer 0

Dry, especially further inland
Plants will compete for moisture
Plants adapt to live in the harsh conditions - waxy leaves reduce transpiration
Water is scarce as the hot sun evaporates it

Question 1

Where is Caatinga

Answer 1

North east brazil

Question 2

Push factors from Caatinga

Answer 2

• drought
• flooding of quality farmland to make reservoir
• poor access to water
• young people reject traditional way of life
• poverty
• famine and diet is limited
• health problems, infant mortality high, diseases
• remoteness: no clear access to hospitals etc

Question 3

Pull factors getting away from Caatinga

Answer 3

• access to better health
• prospect of jobs
• city excitement
• better education
• food and water supplies
• glamourous image and easy money

Question 4

What effects are there on Caatinga from the depopulation?

Answer 4

• ageing population left behind
• farms deteriorate
• animals struggle in drought conditions
• negative multiplier effect as services close down

Question 5

Attempts made to stop the depopulation in Caatinga

Answer 5

• resettlement schemes
• hydroelectric power stations built to attract more investment
• improve accessibility with new roads
• water/irrigation schemes to help crops survive
• scientific research into drought resistant crops