ENV Land Use Review

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What is selective cutting?

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Selective cutting is the practice of cutting down selected trees in a forest so that the growth of other trees is not affected.

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What is clear-cutting?

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Clear-cutting is a timber harvesting practice where all of the trees in a given area are harvested at the same time.

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What are push factors in land use?

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Push factors are conditions that drive people away from a location, such as climate change affecting agriculture and drinking water supplies.

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What is flood irrigation?

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Flood irrigation is a method of watering crops by flooding an agricultural field with water.

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What is the impact of selective cutting on forest ecosystems?

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Selective cutting minimizes the impact on forest ecosystems compared to clear-cutting.

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What is the main disadvantage of clear-cutting?

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Clear-cutting requires extensive road building due to the large number of trees harvested, which can lead to environmental degradation.

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What is the purpose of zoning in land use?

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Zoning is a regulatory tool used to designate specific areas for different types of land use, such as residential, commercial, or agricultural.

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What is thinning in forestry?

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Thinning is the practice of removing some trees in a forest to reduce competition for resources among remaining trees.

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How does climate change act as a push factor?

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Climate change can lead to adverse conditions such as droughts or floods, prompting people to leave affected areas.

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What is the difference between flood irrigation and drip irrigation?

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Flood irrigation involves flooding an entire field, while drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots of plants.