Forests and Climate Change: Understanding Deforestation's Impact and Solutions

Forests and Climate Change: Understanding Deforestation's Impact and Solutions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

Used 2+ times

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Forests are vital for clean air, food, and climate change mitigation. However, deforestation is rapidly eliminating them, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. Agriculture and economic expansion drive this destruction. Solutions include sustainable land use policies and reforestation efforts, which are gaining traction globally.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary roles of forests in combating climate change?

Offering recreational spaces

Supporting wildlife habitats

Absorbing carbon dioxide

Providing timber for construction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many trees are lost annually due to deforestation?

5 billion

10 billion

20 billion

15 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's carbon emissions is deforestation responsible for?

5%

20%

10%

13%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry is a major driver of deforestation?

Textile

Agriculture

Technology

Automobile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for clearing forests for agriculture?

To create recreational parks

To build urban areas

To establish wildlife reserves

To grow crops like soybeans and palm oil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can unrestrained deforestation lead to?

Increased biodiversity

Improved air quality

Stable weather patterns

Disruption of ecosystems

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of disrupting weather patterns due to deforestation?

More stable climates

Increased rainfall

Ecosystem collapse

Enhanced agricultural productivity

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