High Five Facts - Deforestation

The video discusses five key facts about deforestation, highlighting its impact on the environment, carbon emissions, wildlife, and the water cycle. It emphasizes the importance of trees in regulating carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, and the critical role rainforests play in the water cycle. The video also addresses the consequences of habitat loss for animals and the potential spread of diseases. Finally, it suggests practical ways to reduce deforestation, such as recycling and reducing paper use.

What is the net loss of trees each year due to deforestation?

• 20 billion trees

• 5 billion trees

• 15 billion trees

• 10 billion trees

How do trees help in regulating the environment?

• By absorbing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

• By storing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen

• By absorbing nitrogen and releasing methane

• By storing methane and releasing nitrogen

What percentage of the world's carbon emissions is attributed to deforestation?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

What role do rainforests play in the water cycle?

• They produce 40% of the world's freshwater

• They produce 10% of the world's freshwater

• They produce 20% of the world's freshwater

• They produce 30% of the world's freshwater

Which of the following is a suggested way to reduce the impact of deforestation?

• Increase the use of plastic products

• Use only one side of paper

• Recycle paper products

• Cut down more trees