Deforestation

19. In paragraph 2, what does the phrase ‘adverse effects’ mean?

• A.    Deforestation has inconsiderable consequences to the environment.

• B.    Deforestation has been detrimental to the environment.

• C.    Deforestation has caused irrelevant effects on the environment.

• D.    Deforestation has resulted in negative feedbacks on the environment.

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20. In paragraph 3, the main reason for deforestation is…

• A.    infrastructure expansion

• B.    urbanization

• C.    wood extraction

• D.    agriculture

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21. In paragraph 4, how does road construction contribute to deforestation?

• A.    Trees are cut down to build more roads and highways.

• B.    Forests are cleared to develop remote areas.

• C.    Road building opens up forests to settles and agriculture.

• D.    Forest gets cleared to make way for the expansion of cities.

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22. In paragraph 6, what are the effects of erosion?

• A.    More landslides and waste lands.

• B.    Soil exposure and loss of natural elements.

• C.    Extreme earthfall and poor harvest.

• D.    Crop destruction and migration of farmers.

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23. Some of the solutions to reduce the harm of deforestation are…

• A.    planning better farm lands and implementation of laws.

• B.    Improving land usage and establishing new measures.

• C.    Solving land problems and creating forest systems.

• D.    Planting crops and rotating lands for farming.

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24. What is systematic reforestation?

• A.    Tree planting in developed areas.

• B.    Establishing a desired forest community.

• C.    Restocking of existing forests and woodlands.

• D.    Planting seedlings where the forest has been harvested or damaged.

25. What does the writer say about deforestation in the last paragraph?

• A.    Individuals must initiate the efforts to reduce cutting of trees.

• B.    Global leaders will need to change their opinions regarding deforestation.

• C.    Countries need to work together to tackle deforestation.

• D.    Citizens should urge leaders to globally plan reforestation.

26. What is the purpose of this article?

• A.    To remind people to contribute in solving problems related to deforestation.

• B. To advise people to change their negative activities regarding deforestation.

• C.    To explain the benefits of working together to fight deforestation.

• D.    To highlight important issues and concerns about deforestation.

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