Importance of Forests to Humanity
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What is the primary reason given for why forests are indispensable to humanity?

  • They provide a habitat for 70% of the earth's terrestrial species.
  • They are a source of medicines, with 20% of medicines in Italy derived from tropical plants.
  • They are a source of oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. (correct)
  • They play a role in climate control and defend against the greenhouse effect.

    • Approximately how many hectares of forest are being destroyed per minute?

  • 37 hectares
  • It is not specified in the text.
  • 26 hectares (correct)
  • The rate is given as 37 times the size of a football pitch.

    • What is one of the most important discoveries in the fight against cancer mentioned in the text?

  • A medicine derived from the Madagascar periwinkle plant. (correct)
  • A diuretic drug from a tropical forest plant.
  • A cough syrup derived from a tropical plant species.
  • A new type of antibiotic from a tropical plant.

    • Approximately how many species become extinct each day due to forest destruction?

    <p>Several dozen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the importance of tropical forests is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are a major source of food for many human populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of medicines on sale in Italy are derived from tropical plants?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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