Deforestation and Its Impact

Forests cover 30% of the planet and are crucial for life on Earth. Deforestation, driven by agriculture, logging, and urban sprawl, contributes significantly to climate change by increasing greenhouse gases. It also threatens biodiversity and the livelihoods of billions. However, efforts like sustainable management and reforestation can mitigate these impacts.

What percentage of the planet is covered by forests?

• 30%

• 70%

• 10%

• 50%

How long could it take for rainforests to disappear at the current rate of deforestation?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

What percentage of greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to forestry and agriculture?

• 75%

• 50%

• 10%

• 24%

How do trees help in reducing greenhouse gases?

• By storing carbon

• By releasing oxygen

• By providing shade

• By absorbing sunlight

What percentage of land-based plants and animals live in forests?

• 100%

• 80%

• 20%

• 50%

How many rainforest species are estimated to go extinct each year?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000 to 6,000

• 10,000

What is the main cause of deforestation?

• Mining

• Logging

• Agriculture

• Urban sprawl

Which crops are commonly associated with deforestation?

• Corn and barley

• Soybeans and palm trees

• Cotton and sugarcane

• Wheat and rice

What is one method mentioned to combat deforestation?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Increasing urban development

• Managing forest resources

• Reducing agricultural land

What can combating deforestation help prevent?

• Decrease in agricultural output

• Further loss of biodiversity

• Rise in global temperatures

• Increase in urban areas