Deforestation: Facts, Causes & Effects

What does deforestation include?

• Building animal shelters

• Cleaning the forest floor

• Planting more trees

• Clearing the land for farming or livestock

How much of Earth's land surface is covered by forests according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?

• More than 50%

• Less than 10%

• More than 30%

• Exactly 25%

What percentage of Earth's terrestrial species are estimated to live in forests?

• More than 90%

• Approximately 80%

• Less than 20%

• About 50%

What is the main reason for deforestation in the tropics?

• Urban expansion

• Agriculture and grazing

• Natural disasters

• Tourism development

Which commodities are mostly responsible for tropical deforestation?

• Coffee, cocoa, rubber, and coconuts

• Tea, spices, bananas, and grapes

• Beef, soy, palm oil, and wood products

• Cotton, rice, wheat, and corn

How much forest cover did Uganda lose from 2000 to 2020?

• Less than 500 square miles

• Over 5,000 square miles

• About 1,000 square miles

• More than 3,500 square miles

What is the second-leading cause of climate change according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations?

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Urban sprawl

• Overfishing

What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions is accounted for by deforestation?

• Nearly 10%

• About 15%

• Nearly 20%

• More than 25%

What is a solution to deforestation?

• Expanding urban areas

• Sustainable farming practices

• Increasing livestock production

• Building more factories

What is the goal of forest restoration?

• To create new urban parks

• To return the forest to its original state

• To increase land value

• To develop tourist attractions