Chapter 8 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a Biosphere Reserve?

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A protected area with a core ecosystem and a sustainable buffer zone.

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What are the effects of overgrazing?

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Reduced grass cover and soil erosion.

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What defines an Old-growth forest?

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An uncut or undisturbed forest for over 200 years.

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What is the main benefit of agroforestry?

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It integrates trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes to enhance biodiversity and soil health.

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What is a Conservation Concession?

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A strategy in which governments or private organizations pay to preserve natural resources.

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What is sustainable harvesting?

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A method of collecting resources that maintains the ecosystem's health and biodiversity.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is soil erosion?

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The removal of the top layer of soil, which can lead to loss of nutrients and land degradation.

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What is the purpose of a buffer zone in conservation?

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To provide a transition area that reduces human impact on core protected areas.

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What is reforestation?

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The process of planting trees in an area where the forest has been depleted.