Malaysia

Question 1

Location of Malaysia

Answer 1

SE Asia
made up of 2 regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia

Question 2

climate characteristics

Answer 2

27 - 30 C
2000 - 3000 mm rainfall per year
hot and wet all year round with a small annual temp range

Question 3

biodiversity in malaysia

Answer 3

15000 plant, 300 mammal, 700 bird, 150000 invertebrate species

Question 4

causes of deforestation- logging

Answer 4

trees are felled to sell as timber for furniture and pulp for paper
creates jobs and export income

Question 5

causes of deforestation- energy development

Answer 5

hydroelectric power dams have been built to generate electricity
the Bakun Dam has flooded over 700km of rainforest alons

Question 6

causes of deforestation- commercial farming

Answer 6

2nd largest producer and exporter of palm oil in the world
large areas are cleared for palm oil plantations

Question 7

effects of deforestation- soil erosion

Answer 7

soil no longer protected by canopy or hel by roots
soil erodes and nutrients are leached
reduces soil fertility and prevents plant growth

Question 8

effects of deforestation- economic development

Answer 8

farming, mining, logging provide man jobs and income for country
boosting economy

Question 9

effects of deforestation - climate change

Answer 9

carbon is released back into atmosphere adding to greenhouse effect

Question 10

sustainable management - selective logging

Answer 10

limits number of trees felled

Question 11

sustainable management - conservation

Answer 11

protected areas like Taman Negara
national park and education

Question 12

sustainable management - ecotourism

Answer 12

protects rainforest whilst educationg and generting income