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8.4 - The Effects of Deforestation

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Deforestation threatens wildlife mainly because it

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Which term describes rainwater soaking into the ground?

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Soil erosion is most likely to increase when

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A sudden rise in river level after heavy rain in a small Caribbean watershed is called

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Sedimentation is best described as

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Forest recovery after a small clearing is most likely due to

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Large-scale deforestation is more likely to cause permanent damage because it often leads to

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A hillside above a village in St Lucia is cleared for housing. After a 90 mm rainfall event in 24 hours, the river becomes muddy. What is the best explanation?

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Which pair shows ONE effect on wildlife and ONE effect on water after deforestation?

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A farmer clears a small patch of forest but leaves the surrounding forest intact and avoids burning. Which outcome is most likely after several years?

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Which practice would BEST reduce soil erosion on a cleared slope used for farming?

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A mangrove area is cleared near a fishing community in Belize. Which impact is most likely on fisheries?

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A forested watershed has higher infiltration than a cleared watershed mainly because

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A student writes this chain: ‘Trees removed → more runoff → river rises faster → flooding’. Which missing step would make the explanation stronger?

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Two catchments receive the same storm (120 mm in 24 hours). Catchment A is 75% forested; Catchment B is 25% forested. Which is most likely to show the higher peak river discharge?

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A large rainforest area is cleared and repeatedly burned for grazing. After 10 years, grasses dominate and tree seedlings rarely survive. This best shows that

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A road splits a forest into narrow strips. The edges become hotter and drier, and some interior bird species disappear. This is mainly due to

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Which combination best explains how deforestation can damage coral reefs?

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A student claims: “Any forest can recover after clearance.” Which statement is most accurate?

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A hillside is cleared, and soon after, a landslide occurs during a storm. Which TWO changes most directly increased slope failure risk?

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Which management plan best matches the goal ‘reduce flooding and protect wildlife’ in a Caribbean watershed?

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Deforestation threatens wildlife mainly because it

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