Environmental Science Questions

What is deforestation?

• The process of planting trees in forests.

• The removal of trees from large areas of land.

• The protection of forests from destruction.

• The natural growth of trees in forests.

What is one main harmful effect of deforestation?

• The increase in oxygen production.

• Climate change and damage to animal habitats.

• The improvement of soil quality.

• The increase in forest size.

Which of the following is a main cause of deforestation?

• The growth of cities and towns.

• Commercial farming by big businesses.

• The natural growth of forests.

• Planting trees for conservation.

What is one effect of clearing land for farming?

• The land never recovers.

• The land always recovers in five years.

• Erosion, leading to the loss of topsoil.

• The forest grows back immediately.

What role do tropical rainforests play in controlling the Earth's temperature?

• They absorb oxygen from the air.

• They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• They create heat to warm the planet.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process of cooling the Earth's temperature.

• The process of carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere.

What happens when biodiversity decreases due to deforestation?

• New plant species grow rapidly.

• Ecosystems are threatened, and many species become extinct.

• Animal populations increase dramatically.

• The soil quality improves.

What action should governments take to combat deforestation, according to the text?

• Encourage more farming to clear forests.

• Plant more trees and protect forests from illegal logging.

• Cut down more trees to increase construction.

• Promote the use of forest land for animal grazing.