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Regional Geography
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05-01-2011 11:14pm#1Hi,
I typed out these geography answers for Christmas/Mocks and LC revision. Having seen a few posts looking for answers and notes, I said I'd post them here.
There's; Physical Characteristics of a Region - Climate, Growth of an urban region - Paris, and Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Activities for the BMW, GDA, Paris and Brazil, as well as a Geoecology answer.
Characteristics of a Region:
Q. A region is an area that has one or more characteristics that distinguish it from other areas. Describe the key characteristics of a climatic region.- Cool Temperate Oceanic/Maritime Region of NW Europe.
- This type of climate is found between 40° -50° N/S of the equator on the western edges of continents.
- Because of its latitude this climatic region experiences a moderate climate with a temperature range of 9°C.
- Summer temperatures average 15°C. Winter temperatures average 6°C.
- Rainfall occurs throughout the year with most rainfall in winter.On average 1,500mm of precipitation is recorded, but variations in relief may increase this in mountainous areas - Relief rain in the W of Ireland.
- Rainfall amounts may be lower than average due to the rain shadow effect - The E coast of Ireland.
- The cool temperate oceanic climate is influenced by the sea.The warm North Atlantic Drift ocean current flows along the west coast of Europe keeping winter temperatures warmer than they should be for this latitude.
- Summer temperatures are cooler than normal. This is due to fact that the sea is warmest in winter and coolest in summer.
- A key characteristic of the cool temperate oceanic climatic region is that it is also influenced by warm, prevailing SW winds.
- This wind brings warmth and moisture to Europe having taken up heat and water vapour from the Atlantic Ocean.
- Another key characteristic of this climatic region is the presence of frontal depressions that pass across the region.
- These bring very changeable weather to Western Europe.
- The depressions develop there the Tropical air mass meets the Polar air mass - at the Polar Front - at 40-60°N, depending on season.
- They move eastwards across the region bringing a variety of weather conditions to the area. In Summer the region is under the influence of the Azores Anticyclone. Conditions are warm, with clear skies and generally dry weather.
2007 Q. 5A
[20 marks]
Growth of an Urban Area:
Q. Examine the growth of an urban area in a European region - not Ireland - of your choice.- France
- Paris
- Paris is the largest city in Europe with a population of 10million.
Paris has grown into an important city for several reasons:- In medieval times Paris developed on an island - the Ile-de-France - in the River Seine.
- This location provided a defensive settlement and bridging point. The city grew as people moved here for safety and communications.
- Other natural advantages also influenced its growth, e.g. Paris lies at the centre of a fertile, Limon-covered lowland - the Paris Basin.
- This region is the most important cereal-growing region in France and many industries developed to process the grain and other products grown there such as vines and dairy products.
- This made the city a centre of employment.
- Paris is the centre of government and provides thousands of civil services jobs that attract people to the city region leading to more growth.
- These advantages attracted people from rural areas to the city and Paris has a migrant population of over 1.4million people.
- Paris is expected to have a population of 14million by 2050.
- Many migrants live in the city suburbs. The construction of these suburbs has led to the urban sprawl of the city into the countryside.
- Paris has social and economic problems because of its growth.
- These problems include traffic congestion, social deprivation in poor suburbs, urban sprawl and inner-city decline.Five new towns have been built around the city.
- One of these - St. Quentin-en-Yvelines - is located 30km SW of Paris.
- It now houses 150,000 people and provides over 40,000 jobs.
2007 Q. 6B
[30 marks]
Primary Activities in the BMW:
Q. Examine two factors that have influenced the development of primary activities in any Irish region you have studied.- Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region.
- Fishing and Forestry
- The wet climate, varied relief and poor soils are an obstacle to the development of agriculture in the region.
Forestry:- Many farmers are part-time and also work in forestry to make a living.
- In Donegal, 14% of farmers had some forestry in 2005. 12% of Donegal is forestry.
- Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Leitrim have more forest cover due to the high percentage of marginal land (mountainous with poor soil).
- These regions are suitable for forestry because the mild, wet, Irish climate encourages rapid growth of coniferous trees.
Fishing:- The west coast of Ireland has a number of natural advantages for the fishing industry:
- It is close to the North Atlantic.
- It is influenced by the North Atlantic Drift ocean current which brings warm water and a variety of fish.
- The sea is shallow and rich in plankton due to the wide, gently sloping continental shelf.
- The indented coast provides natural sheltered harbours.
- Killybegs is the centre of the Irish pelagic (open ocean) fleet.
- They may fish up to 200miles off the coast.
2007 Q. 6C
[30 marks]
Secondary Activities in the BMW:
Q. Examine the development of secondary economic activities in an Irish region that you have studied.- Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region
- Industries include; Food processing, timber processing and textiles.
- Physical and human factors have combined to limit the development of industry in the BMW region. The region does not have a wide variety of industry because it is a generally unattractive location for industry.
- It has a poorly developed transport network. It is a peripheral economic region with a low population density and contains few urban centres. There are no major port facilities, unlike in Dublin.
- The knowledge-based IT industry is concentrated in Galway.
- The region is generally mountainous and has many large lakes such as Lough Ree.
- As a result the road and rail network has been underdeveloped. Roads are often narrow and winding.
- This has prevented the development of industries dependent on fast, efficient road transport to deliver goods and raw materials.
- The BMW is a peripheral region: Donegal, for example, is over 200km from Dublin. This adds to transport costs for industries that locate in the BMW region and discourages industrial development.
- The BMW region has a low population density (30 per sq km). The population is dispersed across the region. There are few large town - Galway and Sligo are the largest centres.
- This means that industries that require large numbers of workers may have difficulty finding enough people in an area, and the workers may have to commute long distances to their jobs.
- Train and bus services in the BMW region are underdeveloped. As a result many workers commute by car.
2007 Q. 5B
[30 marks]
Tertiary Activities in the BMW:
Q. Examine the development of tertiary economic activities in an Irish region that you have studied.- Physical and human factors that have influences the development of transport and tourism services in the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region.
- Transport services are generally underdeveloped in the BMW region. There are several reasons for this.
- Physical factors such as the landscape have affected the development of the road and rail network. The BMW region is very mountainous and has many lakes.
- Because of these natural barriers, roads are often narrow and winding while the steep ground has prevented the development of an efficient rail network.
- There are few national primary roads with the best roads connecting Galway, Dundalk and Sligo to Dublin.
- The main shipping ports are located at Galway and Sligo but these cannot take large container ships and do not have international passenger services.
- Airports are located at Galway, Knock and Donegal. However, services are limited due to the low demand.
- Relief is an important physical factor in the development of tourism services in the BMW region. The mountains, lakes and valleys are very scenic and attract thousands of tourists interested in walking and golf.
- The region has several marked walking routes such as the Bangor Trail in Co. Mayo.
- The coastline has many beaches and golf links. Bundoran, Co. Donegal is very popular for surfing holidays.
- However, the tourism industry is seasonal and many facilities shut down over winter.
- A human factor preventing the full development of tourism services is the lack of access to the region.
- Most tourists arrive into Ireland at Dublin airport on the east coast and may be discouraged by the long distance to the BMW region’s main tourist areas.
2008 Q. 5B
[30 marks]
Primary Activities in the GDA:
Q. Examine two factors that have influenced the development of primary activities in any Irish region you have studied.- Greater Dublin Area (GDA) region
- Agriculture and Forestry are influenced by Physical and Human factors
Physical Factors: Climate and Relief- There is a variety of intensive commercial agriculture in the GDA. Arable farms growing wheat are large and profitable.
- This is due to the generally low-lying relief of the area which has enabled farmers to create large regular fields suitable for mechanised farming.
- The climate of the region is cool temperate but it is warmer and drier than the west of Ireland. Frost is rare due to the influence of the Irish Sea which is an advantage for crop growing.
- Relief has influenced the development of the forestry industry in the GDA. The region generally lacks forests except for County Wicklow.
- The Wicklow Mountains rise to over 1,000m. The steep slopes and high altitude are a disadvantage for arable farming.
- However, the mild climate encourages tree growth and so farmers have turned to forestry to make best use of their land. Trees mature earlier and can be harvested sooner than in the west of Ireland. Pastoral sheep farming is also carried out on upland farms.
Human Factors: Market and Transport- The GDA has over one million people. Dublin city is the largest market in the country.
- This has encouraged the development of commercial farming in the GDA. Farmers in the GDA can sell their produce directly to consumers at the many ‘Farmers Markets’ that occur throughout the region.
- They also have access to the wealthy urban population who shop in the many supermarkets and discount stores and who demand fresh produce.
- The GDA contains food-processing industries such as bread manufacturing, brewing and vegetable canning. These industries buy farm produce in large quantities.
2007 Q. 6C
[30 marks]
Secondary Activities in the GDA:
Q. Examine the development of secondary economic activities in an Irish region that you have studied.- Greater Dublin Area (GDA) region
- Industries include; Computer industry and the food processing industry.
- The GDA has many human factors that have encouraged industrial development.
- The GDA contains Dublin city, Ireland’s capital, which is the most economically important urban area in Ireland. It has a young population (50% under 25yrs) who provide a labour force for manufacturers.
- The population of the GDA is also wealthy as wages are 10% above the EU average and this provides a market for manufactured goods.
- The GDA has a well developed transport system (rail, motorway) which connects it to all parts of Ireland.
- Ireland’s main seaport and international airport are both in Dublin and these provide a gateway to Europe for manufacturers who import and export goods. For example, the silicon discs that are used by Intel in Leixlip are flown into Dublin for processing here.
- The GDA is a nationally important education centre. It has several universities and colleges of technology (UCD, DIT) and these provide an educated workforce for knowledge-based industries such as computer manufacturing and software development.
- Physical factors such as fertile soils and a frost-free climate have encouraged farming and led to the development of food processing. The GDA contains large areas of fertile farmland such as in North Co. Dublin.
- Farms in this area provide vegetables for the food-processing industry.
- Grain is produced in the southern and western GDA, e.g. North Kildare and East Meath. This grain is used in the food processing industry and brewing industry e.g. Jacob’s Biscuits and Guinness.
2007 Q. 5B
[30 marks]
Tertiary Activities in the GDA:
Q. Examine the development of tertiary economic activities in an Irish region that you have studied.- Greater Dublin Area (GDA) region
- Dublin dominates tertiary activities in the GDA.
- 20% of workforce in Dublin is employed in professional services (finance, legal work).
- Transport and communication-related work account for 10% of the workforce.
- Employment in public admin, e.g. Gardaí, accounts for a greater share of the workforce in Dublin city, since it is the admin capital of the country.
- Health services are another important part of the tertiary sector. Core regions like the GDA need a variety of healthcare facilities.
- Dublin has 6 public and 15 private hospitals.
- The majority of companies in the GDA operate within international services and financial services. e.g. Intel, Citibank.
- The Irish Financial Service Centre, IFSC, in Dublin city employs 6,000 people.
- Teleservices are also an important growth sector in the GDA. Hertz has its European call centre in Swords.
- Dublin is home to some of the country’s most respected educational institutes - Trinity College, DCU, UCD.
- The scale of the GDA’s tourism business is much greater than that of the BMW.
- In 2006, over 6million overseas tourists visited Dublin, generating €1.2billion.
2008 Q. 5B
[30 marks]
Primary Activities in the Paris Basin:
Q. Examine the factors that influence the development of one economic activity in a European region (not Ireland), that you have studied.- Two primary economic activities: Agriculture and Viticulture.
- Paris Basin
- Physical factors, such as the soil and climate, as well as human factors, such as population and transport, have led to the development of commercial intensive agriculture in the Paris Basin.
- The soils of the region are varied and fertile, and because parts of the Paris Basin have different soils there is a wide variety of products.
- The central area of the region, the Ile-de-France, is covered with ‘limon’ soil which was deposited after the last Ice Age. It is stoneless and extremely fertile.
- It is easily worked and has allowed the intensive production of cereals such as wheat and maize.
- Farms are large (400 hectares) and mechanised. Yields are high and the region is called the ‘Granary of France’.
- The climate of the Paris Basin favours farming. The Continental climate is ideal for cereal farming. Summers are warm at 20°C and sunny. The annual rainfall is 700mm.
- The climate has also allowed the production of wine (viticulture). Champagne is one of France’s most famous exports.
- Green grapes are grown on south-facing slopes in the Champagne region which is the most northerly wine-producing region in Europe. The town of Reims is the centre of production.
- Human factors have also led to the development of farming in the Paris Basin. The area has a large wealthy market of 22million people. The population is highly urbanised and so there is a high demand for fresh milk, bread and vegetables.
- Horticulture and milk production occurs close to the edge of Paris city to provide for this market.
- The transport system is well developed. Farmers can transport their produce to market using the motorways and efficient rail system. This keeps transport costs low for farmers to supply the food processing industries in the cities.
2008 Q. 4B
[30 marks]
Secondary Activities in the Paris Basin:
Q. Examine some of the factors that have influenced the development of one economic activity in a non-Irish region that you have studied.- Physical and human factors that have influences the development of manufacturing activity in the…
- Paris Basin region of France.
- Paris has more manufacturing industry than any other region in France. It is a core economic region.
- Paris is attractive to industry because of physical factors such as its low-lying landscape and the presence of large rivers. These have made it one of the most accessible cities in Europe.
- The low-lying relief enabled the construction of rail and road networks across the region and so it has an excellent transport infrastructure and low transport costs which benefit industry.
- The River Seine runs through Paris for over 13km and the city has an inland port with access to the Atlantic Ocean through the port of Le Havre.
- Raw materials and finished goods can be imported and exported through the port of Paris, encouraging industrial development.
- The French high-speed rail network (TGV) has its centre in Paris so business people can reach the rest of France and Europe easily.
- Because the region is a highly productive farming region there are plenty of raw materials such as wine, milk and wheat for the food processing industry. Industries providing equipment and fertilisers have developed across the region.
- A human factor encouraging industry is the large wealthy population. The Paris Basin has over 22million people.
- They provide an educated labour force and market for manufactured goods. Because Paris is so attractive to industry it now contains nearly 25% of the French workforce.
- Heavy industry such as steel and oil refining are located close to the river on the Canal St. Denis.
- Lighter industries are located in the newer suburbs such as Marne-La-Vallée. Here industrial estates have been built to encourage industry away from the city centre. Car manufacturers such as Renault and Citroë n are also located in the suburbs.
- Paris is world famous for its fashion. Many industrial units are found in the city centre which manufacture luxury clothing (Chanel) and perfume (Yves Saint Laurent).
2006 Q. 6C
[30 marks]
Tertiary Activities in the Paris Basin:
Q. Account for the development of tertiary activities in one non-Irish, European region of your choice.- Development of Tourism and Transport in
- The Paris Basin
- Tourism in the Paris Basin is focussed on the city of Paris. Over 9million tourists visit the city each year.
- The wide variety of attractions and excellent transport infrastructure make Paris an easy destination for tourists who want a city break.
- They are well supported by an excellent city transport (the Metro) and a network of tourist information offices across the region.
- Tourism has developed in the Paris Basin because it has a wide variety of tourist attractions that appeal to a range of tourist types from young to old.
- Younger tourists are attracted to facilities such as Disneyland Paris located to the east of the city at Marne-La-Vallée. More mature visitors spend time in art galleries and museums such as the Louvre and Musée D’Orsay as well as visiting the famous cabaret shows at the Moulin Rouge.
- Today, 22million people live in the Paris Basin and a transport and communications network has been developed across the landscape to support their economy.
- It was not difficult to develop the road and rail transport network because the region is part of the North European Plain, an area of low-lying flat land.
- Transport of agricultural products, such as wheat, to urban food processing plants is required.
- The road and rail systems radiate out from Paris, the centre of the transport network in France.
- The high-speed rail network (TGV) is focussed on Paris and links the city to Marseilles (the second largest city in France) in the south, to Lille in the north and to the UK via the Channel Tunnel.
- The Paris Basin has several large rivers (the Seine and Marne) flowing roughly westwards across it.
- These have encouraged the development of port towns and canals across the region. Canals link the rivers to each other and carry tourist and industrial traffic.
- Pairs is an internationally important trading centre and has developed as an inland port. Although it is 130km from the sea it provides access to the English channel at Le Havre.
- International airport are located at Charles de Gaulle and Beauvais.
2006 Q. 6C
[30 marks]
Primary Activities in Brazil:
Q. Examine the development of primary economic activities in a continental/sub-continental region of your choice.- Climate and soil’s influence on Farming and Forestryin Brazil
Climate:- Most (90%) of Brazil experiences a tropical climate and this has influenced the type of agricultural produce that people can grow.
- The tropical climate has high temperatures (28-32°C) throughout the year.
- Humidity is high and frost is extremely rare. Rainfall varies from 1,000-2,000mm and falls throughout the year.
- The tropical climate enables the production of sugar cane and timber. Sugar cane plants thrive in the hot and humid tropical climate.
- Sugar cane is grown to make ethanol which is used as a biofuel for cars and trucks. Raw sugar is also exported to Europe and North America. The sugar production is concentrated in the NE coast.
- Timber production occurs because of the existence of tropical rainforests in Brazil. The forests contain high-value trees such as mahogany and teak.
- Brazil is the third-largest producer of timber in the world and the timber industry is a major source of foreign income. Forest products are sold mainly to China, the and Europe.
Soils- The soil in SE Brazil is called ‘Terra Rossa’. It is deep, red coloured, fertile and rich in humus. Terra Rossa soils have developed from limestone parent rock.
- In Brazil this soil is used for coffee production. As a result of the combination of climatic and soil conditions, Brazil is the world's most important coffee producer.
- Soil has also influenced the forestry industry in Brazil. In the main timber-producing region is there Amazon Basin.
- Underneath the forests is a soil called 'Latosol'.
- Latosols are deep, dark red or orange in colour and have developed as a result of intense chemical weathering and leaching in the hot, damp climate.
- Latosols are closely linked to rainforests which have developed in response to wet, hot equatorial and tropical climates in Brazil.
- Fast-growing, high-value hardwood trees have evolved to cope with these conditions and this rainforest is a major resource for the country.
- However, climate, forest and soil are closely balanced and once large areas of forest are cleared the soil becomes infertile and impossible to cultivate.
2007 Q. 4C
[30 marks]
Secondary Activities in Brazil:
Q. Examine the development of secondary economic activities in a continental/sub-continental region that you have studied.- Brazil
- Steel Production and Car Manufacturing.
- Several factors have influenced the development of the manufacturing industry in Brazil.
- It has a large market with a population of 185million. It has many natural resources and it has been government policy to encourage industrial development.
- Manufacturing is concentrated in the SE states, especially Sã o Paulo and Belo Horizonte. This is because these states have many raw materials such as iron ore and limestone that are used in the steel factories.
- Offshore, there are reserves of oil and gas, which have encouraged the petrochemical industry in Rio de Janeiro.
- All of the cities in the region have large populations that provide a workforce for industry.
- There is also great wealth in the region, which provides a market for manufactured products.
- For example, Sã o Paulo has the highest rate of helicopter ownership in the world as wealthy business people use them instead of road transport to avoid traffic congestion.
- Brazil is a newly industrialised country because of government programmes to develop manufacturing.
- After WWII, the government started an import substitution scheme. The aim was to produce goods in Brazil rather than import them from the US or Europe.
- This programme led to the development of cars that used ethanol produced from locally-grown sugar cane instead of imported oil.
- Car manufacturing is now a major industry in Brazil. Several factors account for this:
- The market is underdeveloped. There is only 1 car for every 6.5 people.
- The market is getting wealthier due to the economic growth which is increasing demand for cars. The government has removed taxes on new cars to encourage car manufacturing.
- In 2010, car sales are expected to increase 10% and Brazil will be the fifth largest market in the world.
e.g. question
[30 marks]
Tertiary Activities in Brazil:
Q. Examined the development of tertiary the for tertiary activities in a continental/sub-continental region that you studied.- Tourism and transport.
- Brazil
- Over 40% of people in Brazil work in tertiary activities. This reflects hindered importance of the informal economy in the country.
- Millions of Brazilians work providing services for others such as cleaning, car repair and childcare. However, tourism and transport are growth industries.
- Physical and human factors affect tourism and transport in Brazil. Tourism in Brazil is hindered by the long distances required to get there (a physical factor) and a reputation for a crime (a human factor).
- However, Brazil has many attractions. Physical and natural attractions include the Amazon Rainforest and the Pantanal Wetlands.
- Brazil has a warm tropical climate and beach holidays are popular along the Bahia Coastline.
- Human attractions include the Brazilian culture in cities such as Rio De Janeiro and Salvador. Each year millions of people visit Rio De Janeiro for are the annual four-day carnival.
- Tourism is increasing as air to the region improve. The largest tourism development is Costa do Suipe which can cater for more than 10,000 tourists. This purpose-built resort is designed to attract European tourists.
- However, transport services in Brazil are underdeveloped. This is due to human factors such as the low population density outside of the cities and the lack of investment. Most roads are old and do not have to tarmac surfaces.
- The best road networks connect the main tourist and industrial cities in the SE such as Sã o Paulo. Rail transport is poorly developed outside of the cities and because of the long distances transport costs are high.
- Ports have poor loading facilities and ships visiting Brazil carry their own cranes to unload their goods.
- To improve transport connections to neighbouring countries the Trans-Amazon Highway is being built across the Amazon to Columbia and Peru. This project is the largest in Brazil and will open up isolated regions to development.
e.g. question
[30 marks]Geoecology, I didn't mark the SRPs for this one:
Q. Examine the impact of human activity on a biome that you have studied.
The Tropical Rainforest and the activities of 1) Farming and 2)Mining.
1) Farming:
i) Commercial Farming:
The clearance of the Rainforest is widespread across all Equatorial areas from Amazonia, to the Congo basin and on to Indonesia. The rate of clearance is increasing as more and more trees fall to make way for farms. Amazonia is now the world’s no.1 exporter of beef, no.2 exporter of soya. The trees are clear felled. i.e. nothing remained as chainsaws and specially designed tree-harvesters fell, trim and log in one mechanised motion.
ii) Intensive Agriculture:
The farms are often over 100,000 hectares and are owned by powerful investors. These are both native and foreign and in many cases own the processing plants as well. The largest soya-processing unit is in the Amazon. The first effect of this plantation-type agriculture is the removal of all native vegetation in the selected areas. By 2027, 40% of the Rainforest Biome will be gone. In the first years of planting, the red soil - Latasol - is fertile but this quickly deteriorates unless fertilisers are used. The soil’s fertility was directly related to the vegetation. i.e. the leaf fall all year maintained the rich humus and an ecosystem which was self-sustaining existed. Without the natural vegetation the soils loses all fertility quickly and its structure breaks down.
Subsistence farming has long been practised by the native tribes such as the Boro and Yanumami.They too cleared the forest using fire. They then planted crops year by year until yields dropped. They then moved to a new site. This also resulted in loss of trees and soil degradation but on a very small scale.
2) Mining:
The rich resources of oil, gas and gold in the rainforest have resulted in massive deforestation. Roads are built to improve access with wide swathes cleared through the jungle. Air strips are developed to allow quick access to owners and workers alike. The are huge open-cast pits excavated leaving a waste land behind, bare of trees, soil and life of any kind. Giant hoses wash the alluvial banks into giant sieves where alluvial gold nuggets are extracted. Cyanide is added to separate out the gold specks and mud. This poison washes into the river. Huge rigs drill test bores deep into the bed rock searching for the vast reserves of natural gas and oil. The international market thirsts for new sources of vital fossil fuels as reserves dip. Trees fall to the exploitation, soil is destroyed or washed away.
These two human activities have the obvious twin impacts of forest clearance and soil degradation. Further examination reveals how fatal the impact is to the biome.
The native peoples have been reduced to 10% of the numbers 50years ago. The are rapidly dying out due to the following combination of factors, all of which stem from forest clearance directly or indirectly:
The native people depend solely on the forest in a type of symbiotic relationship with the biome. Without the trees they have no homes, no implements, no food and the waters are useless for either drinking or fish due to being muddied or poisoned by cyanide. In many cases they are shot by the miners when they attempt to protect their way of life. Those who try to stop this reckless exploitation are offered ‘the bullet or the bribe’. 20% of the world’s oxygen comes from the rainforest. The impact on this biome is local, national and international.
The flora and fauna - the most diverse ecosystem on Earth where one tree is home 2,000 species of insect - are lost and in many cases become extinct as the rainforest is there only location. Birds and animals, insects and fish unique to the region are being lost forever. Soil and water suffer from pollution by cyanide and nitrate run-off leaving both resources useless. The soil itself is left unprotected. Without tree-cover and the humus enrichment it becomes dusty and loose. It is washed away by the heavy convectional rains and the area is incapable of ever growing anything. Where the soil erosion does not occur the original hardwoods and the typical three layers never return. A very poor scrub growth replaces the majestic rainforest.
The simple impact of such uncontrolled human activity which seeks to exploit rapidly than use in a suitable fashion is the death of a biome.[80marks]
Each bulletpoint is an SRP (in some cases it's 2). Hope this helps.
nuggetclv
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