Deforestation and Palm Oil

Based on the provided image, What do you think deforestation is?

• Deforestation is the process of clearing forests by cutting down trees for commercial or agricultural purposes.
• Deforestation is the process of conserving forests by cutting down trees
• Deforestation is the process of building new homes in forests
• Deforestation is the process of planting more trees in forests

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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

• About 25%

• About 50%

• About 10%

• About 75%

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the primary role of trees in the carbon cycle?

• They absorb carbon dioxide

• They release carbon dioxide

• They produce water vapor

• They store sunlight

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

• By increasing albedo

• By cooling the atmosphere

• By reducing carbon dioxide absorption

• By increasing oxygen levels

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 R's of reducing deforestation impact?

• React

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What are some reasons deforestation might occur?

• make way for other land uses

• harvest for other wood resources

• provide homes for animals

• provide more forests for the world

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

What do items like your desk, pencil and some furniture all have in common?

• They are all made from trees

• They are all things I have

• They are all things made of metal

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What gas is causing the global warming effect?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Sulfur

• Water vapor

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What do plants release when they die?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Leaves

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

True or false: Dessicated (Dry) trees are more likely to end up on fire?

• True, drier means easier to burn

• False, drier means the trees hold water longer

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3