10 Questions
What is the primary cause of forest destruction according to the text?
Intense agriculture, logging, and ranching
What is the stance of Papua New Guinea regarding its forests?
It will continue to cut down its forests even if given cash
What is the context of the 'agreements' mentioned in the text?
Payment for leaving land unused in developing countries
What is the meaning of the phrase 'carbon footprint'?
The impact of human activities on the environment
What is the synonym of the phrase 'intensive agriculture'?
Heavy agriculture
What is the term for the industry of transporting people by planes?
Aviation
What is the meaning of the word 'determination'?
A strong intention to do something
What is the term for an important formal meeting between leaders of two or more countries?
Summit
What is the meaning of the word 'sustainability'?
The ability to produce enough food to keep a person alive
What is the purpose of the 'flashcards' mentioned in the text?
To review the lesson
Test your knowledge of environmental issues and vocabulary related to deforestation, rainforests, and greenhouse gases. Match words with their definitions and reflect on the most serious environmental problems in the world today.
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