GEOG 213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Global Forest Watch, Chao Phraya River, Common Stock
4 Nov 2016
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Rivers as crucial arteries, food sources, energy potential. Realm"s giant: indonesia: archipalego 17,00+ island chain, largest population in the realm. Asean established 1967 for security, economic cooperation; 10 members. India and china: source of immigrants, cultural infusion, economic interaction, and more. Part of the pacific ring of fire: 2004 undersea earthquake and tsunami of indian ocean, volcanic eruptions; effects on climate system, genetic diversity. High-relief realm dominates both the mainland and insular regions. Tropical, humid, poor soil structure in uplands, biologically divers. Migrations: animal or human migrations during shifting climactic periods or new modes of transportation. 10% of world"s biodiversity total variety of plant and animal species in a given area. Slab of ancient crust lifted above sea level, subsequently eroded. Highest peak in se asia, kinabalu (1,096m: ecosystems. Equatorial rainforests once a sanctuary to countless species are largely destroyed by logging, roads, farms. Versatile, lucrative crop: high yields, high demand, rising prices.
