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Which type of land use does deforestation involve?
Which type of land use does deforestation involve?
- Farms
- Ranches
- Urban areas
- All of the above (correct)
Where does the most concentrated deforestation occur?
Where does the most concentrated deforestation occur?
- Temperate rainforests
- Mangroves
- Tropical rainforests (correct)
- Boreal forests
What percentage of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present?
What percentage of Earth's land surface is covered by forests at present?
- 20%
- 10%
- 40%
- 31% (correct)
How much forest area is destroyed every year?
How much forest area is destroyed every year?
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How many trees are cut down each minute on average?
How many trees are cut down each minute on average?
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Study Notes
Deforestation Overview
- Deforestation involves the conversion of forested lands to non-forest uses, such as agriculture, urbanization, and logging.
Forest Coverage and Destruction
- Forests currently cover around 30% of the Earth's land surface.
- Approximately 13 million hectares of forest area are destroyed every year.
- This translates to an average of around 27 soccer fields of forest being cut down every minute, or around 50,000 trees per minute.
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Test your knowledge on deforestation and its impact on the environment in this informative quiz. Explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this global issue. Challenge yourself to become more aware of the importance of forest conservation.
