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What percentage of the Earth's land area is covered by forests?
What percentage of the Earth's land area is covered by forests?
- 75%
- 31% (correct)
- 50%
- 15%
Forests play a vital role in mitigating climate change by acting as what?
Forests play a vital role in mitigating climate change by acting as what?
- Heat reflectors
- Carbon sinks (correct)
- Water purifiers
- Carbon sources
Which of the following human activities is NOT a primary cause of deforestation?
Which of the following human activities is NOT a primary cause of deforestation?
- Urbanization
- Sustainable agriculture (correct)
- Mining
- Paper production
What is the term used to describe the conversion of forests into non-forest land?
What is the term used to describe the conversion of forests into non-forest land?
Beyond climate regulation, forests provide what crucial benefit to both humans and wildlife?
Beyond climate regulation, forests provide what crucial benefit to both humans and wildlife?
Which industry's expansion leads to deforestation?
Which industry's expansion leads to deforestation?
What critical resource, essential for numerous construction and manufacturing purposes, is a driver of deforestation?
What critical resource, essential for numerous construction and manufacturing purposes, is a driver of deforestation?
How does deforestation exacerbate climate change?
How does deforestation exacerbate climate change?
Which of the following activities is NOT a direct consequence of deforestation?
Which of the following activities is NOT a direct consequence of deforestation?
Why are forests considered important for the survival of some of the most threatened and endangered species?
Why are forests considered important for the survival of some of the most threatened and endangered species?
How does architecture expansion contribute to deforestation?
How does architecture expansion contribute to deforestation?
Which of these is an economic incentive that can indirectly lead to deforestation?
Which of these is an economic incentive that can indirectly lead to deforestation?
Besides timber, what other material sourced from forests contributes to deforestation due to paper production?
Besides timber, what other material sourced from forests contributes to deforestation due to paper production?
What is the direct impact of road construction on forests, leading to deforestation?
What is the direct impact of road construction on forests, leading to deforestation?
Forests provide essential roles as carbon sinks and habitats. What is another crucial function that highlights their importance?
Forests provide essential roles as carbon sinks and habitats. What is another crucial function that highlights their importance?
Why is it important to consider both direct and indirect causes when addressing deforestation?
Why is it important to consider both direct and indirect causes when addressing deforestation?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of deforestation on local communities?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of deforestation on local communities?
Which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing deforestation caused by the expansion of livestock farming?
Which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing deforestation caused by the expansion of livestock farming?
Beyond governmental regulations, what role can consumers play in reducing deforestation related to paper consumption?
Beyond governmental regulations, what role can consumers play in reducing deforestation related to paper consumption?
How can urban planning mitigate the impact of architecture expansion on deforestation?
How can urban planning mitigate the impact of architecture expansion on deforestation?
Flashcards
Forest Coverage
Forest Coverage
Forests cover 31% of the Earth's land area, providing oxygen and habitats for wildlife and people.
Forests as Carbon Sinks
Forests as Carbon Sinks
Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reducing climate change.
Deforestation
Deforestation
The conversion of forest land to non-forest land, often due to human activities.
Mining
Mining
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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Paper Making
Paper Making
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Road Construction
Road Construction
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Timber
Timber
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Architecture
Architecture
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Livestock
Livestock
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Study Notes
- Forests cover 31% of the Earth's land area
- They produce oxygen and provide habitats for humans and animals
- Forests are home to some of the most endangered species
- Billions of people rely on the benefits forests provide
- Forests reduce climate change by acting as carbon sinks
- They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Deforestation is the conversion of forests into non-forest land
- Causes of deforestation include:
Causes of Deforestation
- Mining
- Urbanization
- Paper production
- Road construction
- Timber harvesting
- Architectural expansion
- Livestock farming
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