Fig. 7.1 depicts a newly planted oil palm plantation, with rainforest visible in the background. The land used for the oil palms has been cleared by cutting down part of the forest.
(a(i))[1]
State the term used to refer to the removal of forests.
(a(ii))[3]
List three other undesirable effects of clearing rainforests.
(b(i))[3]
Calculate the percentage change in orangutan numbers from 1900 to 2014. Show your working. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
(b(ii))[2]
Outline two methods used to conserve the orangutan species.
(c)[1]
Describe one negative environmental impact of growing plants as monocultures.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “deforestation” …