4 Questions
What are some examples of items that come from forests?
Paper, desks, tables, doors, windows, clothes dyes, spices, cellophane wrappers, tendu leaf, gum, honey, coffee, tea, rubber, oil in chocolates, tannin, herbs, roots, bamboo, wood for fuel, grass, charcoal, packaging, fruits, flowers, animals, birds
What is the extent of forest area cleared for industrial uses, cultivation, pastures, and fuelwood between 1700 and 1995?
13.9 million sq km or 9.3% of the world's total area
Where can a high diversity of plant species be found?
In the Amazon forests or in the Western Ghats
What is happening to a lot of the diversity mentioned in the text?
It is fast disappearing
Study Notes
Forest Products and Ecosystems
- Forests provide various products, including timber, fuelwood, paper, and non-timber forest products like fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants.
Deforestation and Land-Use Change
- Between 1700 and 1995, approximately 40% of the world's forests were cleared, primarily for industrial uses, cultivation, pastures, and fuelwood.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- Tropical rainforests, particularly those near the equator, harbor a high diversity of plant species.
Threats to Biodiversity
- Much of the diversity in these ecosystems is being lost due to deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and other human activities.
Test your knowledge on identifying various forest products found in everyday items such as paper, desks, doors, spices, and more. See how many products you can recognize that come from forests!
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