Uruguay's Forestry Development and Practices

Uruguay's Forestry Development and Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores Uruguay's transformation through afforestation, where monoculture tree plantations have significantly increased, driven by a 1987 law prioritizing forestry. This has led to economic growth, with $2 billion in pulp exports annually. The video delves into the complexities of this transformation, revealing more than just economic benefits.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to observe changes in Uruguay's landscape over time?

Google Earth

Google Maps

Bing Maps

Apple Maps

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the monoculture tree plantations in Uruguay?

Industrial purposes like lumber and paper

Tourism

Agriculture

Wildlife conservation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is afforestation?

Cutting down trees for urban development

Replanting trees in deforested areas

Planting trees in a place where no trees existed before

Planting trees in a desert

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year did Uruguay declare forestry development a national priority?

1975

2000

1987

1990

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much pulp does Uruguay export annually?

$3 billion

$1 billion

$500 million

$2 billion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What now covers more area in Uruguay, plantation tree cover or native forests?

Urban areas

Agricultural land

Native forests

Plantation tree cover

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the creators of the video do to better understand Uruguay's forestry story?

Read books about it

Interviewed local farmers

Visited Uruguay and met experts

Conducted online surveys

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