Forests are being burned to clear land for development in Malaysia.

Question

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Which environmental challenges in Southeast Asia are most directly related to the activity shown? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

earthquakes

earthquakes

deforestation

deforestation

air pollution

air pollution

flooding

flooding

volcanic activity

volcanic activity
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Answer 1

The two environmental challenges in Southeast Asia that are most directly related to the activity of burning forests to clear land for development are:

1. Deforestation
2. Air pollution

These activities lead to the removal of trees which results in habitat loss and contributes to poor air quality due to the smoke released during burning.

Answer 2

Drag and drop the words and phrases to complete the sentences.

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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Rapid Response area in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing Response area among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict. Response area areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.

disparities
equalities
overpopulated
underpopulated
emigration
urbanization

Answer 3

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Rapid urbanization in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing disparities among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict. Overpopulated areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.