Forests and Deforestation Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's land is covered by forests?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is deforestation?

• The process of planting more trees

• The expansion of urban areas

• The cutting down of forests at an alarming rate

• The natural growth of forests

Which of the following is NOT a reason forests are important?

• They help keep our climate balanced

• They play a big role in the water cycle

• They are only home to animals, not plants

• They provide resources for over a billion people

What is the main cause of deforestation according to the passage?

• Urbanization and the need for land to build cities

• Logging industry and its demand for wood

• Farmers clearing land for agriculture

• All of the above

What percentage of deforestation is due to commercial farming?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

What role do trees play in the water cycle according to the text?

• Trees release oxygen into the atmosphere, which forms clouds and causes rain.

• Trees absorb water from the ground and release it into the air through their leaves.

• Trees attract water from the clouds, which helps in increasing groundwater levels.

• Trees use water to produce fruits, which indirectly contributes to the water cycle.

What is one of the consequences of deforestation mentioned in the text?

• The ground becomes cooler and more fertile.

• The ground gets really hot from the sun and can turn into a desert.

• Deforestation leads to an increase in the number of animal species.

• Trees grow back more quickly after being cut down.

How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

• By increasing the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• By causing more frequent and severe natural disasters.

• By releasing more carbon dioxide into the air when trees are cut down.

• By reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth's surface.

What percentage of the Earth's plants and animals live in the rainforest, as stated in the text?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

According to the text, how many species are estimated to be dying out every single day due to deforestation?

• 13 species

• 37 species

• 137 species

• 173 species