JohnsonGeo9.11.1

What is biodiversity?

• The number of trees in a rainforest

• The variety of organisms within an ecosystem

• The amount of rainfall in a rainforest

• The temperature of a rainforest

How much rainforest was cleared per year at the end of the 20th century?

• 10 Million Acres

• 25 Million Acres

• 50 Million Acres

• 100 Million Acres

What is one of the main reasons for clearing rainforests?

• To create more space for agriculture

• To protect endangered species

• To reduce carbon dioxide emissions

• To increase tourism

Which of the following are types of wood commonly sought after from rainforests?

• Oak and Pine

• Bamboo and Teak

• Mahogany and Cedar

• Maple and Walnut

What is one of the population pressures that contribute to rainforest clearing?

• Decreasing birth rates

• Migration to urban areas

• Government reulations

• Lack of access to education

How does rainforest clearing contribute to climate change?

• It has no impact on climate change

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions

• It stabilizes global temperatures

What is the long-term consequence of continued rainforest clearing?

• Increased biodiversity

• Enhanced ecosystem resilience

• Loss of valuable resources

• Improved global climate

What is deforestation?

• The planting of new trees in a forest

• The cutting down and clearing away of trees and forests

• The process of preserving forests for future generations

• The study of tree species and their growth patterns

Why is deforestation a concern?

• It helps regulate the climate

• It promotes the growth of new plant species

• It leads to the extinction of animal species

• It improves the quality of soil for agriculture

What is global warming?

• The cooling of the Earth's atmosphere

• The buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• The process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• The natural cycle of temperature fluctuations on Earth