Environmental Issues: Deforestation and More
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What is the primary cause of forest destruction according to the text?

  • Intense agriculture, logging, and ranching (correct)
  • Natural disasters
  • Overpopulation
  • Urbanization

What is the stance of Papua New Guinea regarding its forests?

  • It will continue to cut down its forests even if given cash (correct)
  • It is neutral about its forests
  • It is not mentioned in the text
  • It will stop cutting down forests if given cash

What is the context of the 'agreements' mentioned in the text?

  • Government subsidies for farmers
  • Tax incentives for logging companies
  • International environmental treaties
  • Payment for leaving land unused in developing countries (correct)

What is the meaning of the phrase 'carbon footprint'?

<p>The impact of human activities on the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the synonym of the phrase 'intensive agriculture'?

<p>Heavy agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the industry of transporting people by planes?

<p>Aviation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'determination'?

<p>A strong intention to do something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an important formal meeting between leaders of two or more countries?

<p>Summit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'sustainability'?

<p>The ability to produce enough food to keep a person alive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'flashcards' mentioned in the text?

<p>To review the lesson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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