The Devastating Effects of Deforestation and Peat Bog Destruction on Habitats

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons people engage in deforestation?
To increase biodiversity
To create more land for staple crops
To promote wildlife conservation
To reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do plants contribute to carbon storage?
By decomposing rapidly after dying
By absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere
By converting carbon dioxide into glucose and storing it as biomass
By releasing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a consequence of slash-and-burn practices?
Release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Decreased soil erosion
Improved water retention in soil
Increased biodiversity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to biodiversity when forests are converted to farmland?
Biodiversity increases
Biodiversity remains unchanged
Biodiversity decreases
New species are introduced
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do trees help prevent soil erosion?
By reducing the need for fertilizers
By absorbing all the water
By increasing surface runoff
By holding the topsoil together
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is peat primarily used for?
As a source of fuel and fertilizer
As a habitat for aquatic life
As a substitute for timber
As a building material
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major environmental impact of destroying peatlands?
Improved biodiversity
Increased oxygen levels
Decreased atmospheric carbon dioxide
Release of stored carbon dioxide
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