Quiz on The Causes and Effects of Deforestation

What is deforestation?

• The process of planting trees in a forest

• The natural growth of forests over time

• The permanent clearing and repurposing of previously forested land

• The temporary removal of trees for construction

Which country accounts for one-third of global deforestation?

• India

• Brazil

• China

• United States

What is the biggest driver of deforestation?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Urban development

What percentage of global deforestation is due to agriculture?

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

Which product is the single-biggest driver of deforestation?

• Paper

• Palm oil

• Beef

• Soy

What is a significant environmental impact of deforestation?

• Improved air quality

• Soil erosion and degradation

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

How many plant and animal species go extinct daily due to deforestation?

• 10

• 200

• 135

• 50

What is reforestation?

• The process of planting trees on deforested land

• The conversion of forests to urban areas

• The process of cutting down trees

• The natural decay of forests

Which country has increased its tree cover from 12% to 22% through afforestation?

• India

• United States

• Brazil

• China

What is the estimated number of species at risk of extinction due to deforestation in the Amazon?

• 15,000

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000