Earth and Deforestation Quiz

What is the primary cause of forest degradation?

• Natural calamities

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Logging

What is the Amazon rainforest often called?

• The Heart of the Earth

• The Soul of the Earth

• The Lungs of the Earth

• The Brain of the Earth

How many square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest are lost to deforestation each year?

• 20,000

• 14,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What is the primary impact of deforestation on the environment?

• Decrease in wildlife habitat

• Decrease in soil erosion

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Increase in biodiversity

How many different species of insects are estimated to inhabit the Amazon rainforest?

• Over 1 million

• Over 2 million

• Over 4 million

• Over 3 million

What is the primary purpose of deforestation?

• Ecosystem destruction

• Timber production

• Carbon sequestration

• Biodiversity conservation

In which part of South America is the Atacama Desert located?

• Eastern regions

• Southern regions

• Northern regions

• Western regions

What is the main impact of deforestation on the organisms living in the rainforest?

• Decrease in biodiversity

• Increase in population

• Increase in habitat availability

• Decrease in food sources

What can people do to prevent deforestation?

• Support sustainable farming practices

• Increase logging activities

• Promote urbanization

• Encourage industrial expansion

What is the primary impact of irreversible damage to the Amazon rainforest?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Reduction in deforestation

• Decrease in greenhouse gas emissions

• Improvement in soil quality