Human Impacts on the Environment

What does the word "deforestation" mean?

• Planting more trees in a forest

• Cutting down trees in a forest

• Protecting animal habitats

Why is deforestation bad?

• It helps animals thrive

• Soil gets dry and air gets polluted

• It makes the forest larger

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What is one way to fight deforestation?

• Cutting more trees

• Building more homes

• Planting new trees

• Ignoring the problem

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Why is deforestation considered harmful?

• It increases the amount of forest cover

• It leads to loss of habitats

• It enhances the absorption of CO2

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What human activities destroy habitats?

• Conservation efforts and wildlife protection

• Creating housing and agriculture

• Increased use of renewable energy sources

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What is an endangered species?

• A species that is increasing in number

• A species that is threatened by extinction

• A species that is found in all continents

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This is another word for farming.

• Agriculture

• Livestock

• Habitat

• Food

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This is the natural home of plants and animals.

• Habitat
• Terrarium
• Livestock

Having a strong effect on something.

• Environment

• Impact
• Control
• Command

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Trees absorb __________.

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Wind

• Glucose

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