Forests and Their Impact on Climate and Biodiversity

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, with many species going extinct annually. Efforts to manage forest resources and replant trees aim to mitigate these impacts.

What percentage of the planet is covered by forests?

• 70%

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

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

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 50 years

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

• 36%

• 48%

• 24%

• 12%

How do trees help in reducing global warming?

• By releasing oxygen

• By absorbing greenhouse gases

• By providing shade

• By increasing rainfall

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

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

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

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 4,000 to 6,000

• 2,000

What is the primary cause of deforestation?

• Urban development

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Tourism

Which crops are commonly associated with deforestation?

• Oats and rye

• Corn and barley

• Soybeans and palm trees

• Wheat and rice

What is one method mentioned to combat deforestation?

• Increasing urban sprawl

• Clear-cutting more trees

• Managing forest resources

• Reducing paper usage

What can combating deforestation help prevent?

• Rise in global temperatures

• Further loss of biodiversity

• Increase in urban areas

• Decrease in agricultural land