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WorksheetsReading Comprehension -DEFORESTATION 🌎
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary cause of deforestation in South America?
Natural disasters
Logging for furniture
Agricultural needs
Urbanization
Why do poorer countries often turn to agriculture?
To preserve forests
To meet daily living needs
To promote tourism
To reduce carbon emissions
How does deforestation impact the atmosphere?
It reduces rainfall
It increases carbon emissions
It cools down the climate
It promotes biodiversity
What percentage of Earth's species of animals live in tropical rainforests?
25%
50%
75%
90%
What happens when trees are burnt?
Carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere
Carbon is released into the atmosphere
Rainfall increases
Temperature decreases
What is a long-term effect of using forests as a short-term solution?
Enhanced biodiversity
Reduced carbon emissions
Irreversible damage
Increased rainfall
Which organizations work to save rainforests?
Construction companies
Oil drilling corporations
Environmental groups like Greenpeace
Political parties
What might happen if deforestation continues at the current rate?
Increased forest coverage
Enhanced wildlife habitat
Complete disappearance of rainforests in 100 year
Expansion of biodiversity
Why do governments sell logging concessions?
To reduce debts
To encourage deforestation
To promote forest conservation
To enhance local biodiversity
What is the primary root cause that needs to be addressed to solve deforestation?
Increased urbanization
Poverty
Decreased agricultural needs
Global cooling efforts
