Deforestation Quiz

What is deforestation?

• The protection of forest areas

• The natural growth of forests

• The clearing or cutting down of forests

• The planting of new trees in a forest

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What is the primary cause of deforestation?

• Animal migration

• Natural disasters like hurricanes

• Human activities such as logging and agriculture

• Climate change

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How much land is estimated to be deforested every 10 years?

• 1 million square miles

• 500,000 square miles

• 100,000 square miles

• 1.3 million square kilometers

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What is a primary forest?

• A forest that is protected by law

• A forest that is used for agriculture

• A forest that has never been cut down before

• A forest that has been replanted

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Which area is experiencing the largest amount of deforestation?

• Temperate forests

• Boreal forests

• Urban areas

• Tropical areas

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What is the slash and burn method?

• A method of planting trees

• A method of logging using machines

• A method of protecting forests

• A method of cutting down trees and burning the area

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What is one of the main reasons for deforestation?

• To increase biodiversity

• To create national parks

• To grow crops and provide grazing land

• To reduce carbon emissions

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What is logging?

• The planting of trees

• The cutting down of trees for lumber

• The burning of forests

• The protection of forest areas

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How does deforestation contribute to global warming?

• By releasing carbon dioxide when trees are burned

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By cooling the Earth's surface

• By reducing carbon dioxide levels

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What environmental problem can deforestation on steep hillsides cause?

• Erosion

• Drought

• Flooding

• Earthquakes

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