Deforestation (Causes and Consequences Quiz)

Deforestation refers to the large-scale removal of ________, often to clear land for other uses such as agriculture, urban development, or mining.

Unauthorized settlements, known as ________, lead to forest clearance for housing and small-scale farming.

• habitat

• Linear

• dispersed

• squatting

Logging for timber and paper industries is a cause of deforestation and is referred to as ________.

________ farming and commercial agriculture expand into forested areas, contributing significantly to deforestation.

• Fish

• Organic
• Slash and Burn

• Industrial

Mining operations often clear forests to access resources like bauxite, gold and oil.

• True

• False

6. Without tree roots to stabilize the soil, heavy rains can trigger ________, causing damage to roads, buildings, and lives.

One measure to reduce the impact of deforestation is ________, which involves planting trees to restore forested areas.

Fewer trees mean less absorption of ________, a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Carbon Monoxide

• Methane

The loss of forests can disrupt local climates and contribute to ________ changes.

• Weather

• Geological

• Biological

• Oceanic