🌍 Part 1: Earth's Systems Knowledge Check

🌳 Part 2: Deforestation Impact Analysis

Geosphere: When forests are cleared, the _____________ becomes loose and can be washed away, leading to _____________ erosion.

Atmosphere: Deforestation increases _____________ dioxide levels because trees can no longer absorb this gas through _____________.

Hydrosphere: Without tree roots to hold soil, more _____________ runs off into rivers and streams, causing water _____________.

Biosphere: Forest clearing destroys animal _____________ and reduces _____________.

🔗 Part 3: Cause and Effect Connections

If a large area of native New Zealand forest is cleared for farming, then _________________________________ because _________________________________.

If soil erosion increases due to deforestation, then _________________________________ because _________________________________.

If fewer trees are available to absorb carbon dioxide, then _________________________________ because _________________________________.

🧠 Part 4: Critical Thinking and New Zealand Context

Solution 1: ___________________________________________________________________

Solution 2: ___________________________________________________________________

📝 Part 5: Reflection and Key Terms

Interconnected: ___________________________________________________________________

Biodiversity: ___________________________________________________________________

Erosion: ___________________________________________________________________

Photosynthesis: ___________________________________________________________________