Geog Unit 3 Part 3

1. Section 3
Deforestation

2. Key
Learning
Questions
What is
deforestation?
Topographical Maps

3. Cutting
down and removal of trees in
a forested area.
Leads to permanent loss of forest if
not managed properly.
Trees are a renewable resource
however it has to be managed with
proper and sufficient replanting.

5. Rainforests
require equatorial
climate.
Area near the Equator
(between 20˚N and 20˚S).
Central America, Southeast
Asia, Central Africa.

7. Originally
Singapore was covered
by rainforest.
Currently covering the main
central catchment area.
Serves as water catchment for
reservoirs.

9. Turn
to Pg90 of your
textbook.
Let’s look at the
example.

10. Provides
an area on the map.
Eastings first
• Numbers on the bottom / top of the
map
Northings
next
• Numbers on the sides of the map

11. Do
you see the quarry?
Can you find the point of
highest elevation 163m?
What is the name of the area
covered by this grid square?

12. Provides
a specific place on the
map.
Divide the grid square into 10
equal parts.
These parts give you the 3rd digit
and 6th digit.

14. North
East
South
West
Naughty
Elephants
Spray Water

16. Distance
between 2
items/locations
Ignores any possible natural relief
/ manmade structures in the way.
Mid point of source object/location
to mid point of destination
object/location.

18. Using
the map on page 90 of
your textbook, complete the
worksheet.
Submit to your geography rep
tomorrow